Kelly Spratt has been diagnosed with a malignant lesion on her nose. Dr. Beck destroys the 0.75-cm lesion using laser surgery. What is the appropriate CPT code for this procedure?

A. 17261
B. 17286
C. 17281
D. 17271

Answer: C

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a. The drug will be present in increased concentrations at the kidneys resulting in toxicity. b. The drug will be poorly delivered to the kidneys due to a decreased perfusion and will not produce the desired results. c. As the kidneys are a primary organ of elimination, the effects of the drug will be unchanged. d. The drug will most likely be metabolized by the liver resulting in the same effects systemically..

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What will be an ideal response?

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