The integumentary system, or skin, is considered to be one organ. Select the correct statement regarding use of laterality modifiers in the Integumentary System subsection:
A) Bilateral modifier 50 and lateral modifiers RT and LT may be used only when documentation states the laterality
B) Bilateral modifier 50 may not be used; lateral modifiers RT and LT may be used only when documentation states the laterality
C) Bilateral modifier 50 and lateral modifiers RT and LT may be used at the coder's discretion
D) Bilateral modifier 50 and lateral modifiers RT and LT may not be used at any time
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