If all of the panel tests have been performed and an additional test was performed on the same date of service, how would the coder accurately code this scenario?
A) all tests would be coded for individually, including the tests identified in the panel code
B) only the panel tests would be coded
C) one panel code would be assigned and one code for the additional test would be assigned
D) only the additional test would be coded
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