When selecting code(s) to describe multiple lesions being excised from the same anatomical group, the coder should select:
A) one code describing the total surface area of all lesions excised in each body area
B) one code describing the largest lesion excised in each body area
C) multiple codes to describe the size and conditions of each lesion excised, regardless of body area
D) multiple codes to describe the largest and the smallest lesion excised from each body area
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