Operative Procedure: Left thyroid lobectomy with removal of the isthmus. A medical assistant preparing an insurance claim for this operative procedure should select coding for which of the following body systems?
A. Endocrine
B. Digestive
C. Reproductive
D. Respiratory
E. Integumentary
Answer: A
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