A female patient presents for scheduled otoscopy (00124) , tympanotomy (00126) and middle ear biopsy (00120) . The Base Unit Value for each code is as follows: 00120 - 5, 00124 - 4, 00126 - 4. Which of the following is the most appropriate code assignment to report the anesthesia required for the above procedures?
A) 00126 only may be reported
B) 00120 only may be reported
C) 00120, 00124, and 00126 may be reported
D) 00120 and 00124 may be reported
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