When coding for a total or partial excision of the pituitary gland, the information necessary to assign the best code possible is to know the which of the following before a proper code can be assigned?

A) approach
B) number of incisions
C) number of nerves dissected
D) none of the above

A

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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