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    When I look in the ICD-10 CM index for "ureteral spasm," I go to "Spasm" and go down to "ureter" and it leads me to code N13.5 - Crossing vessel and stricture of ureter without hydronephrosis. Can someone explain to me why this is the code for...
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    Thank you. So if my provider simply wrote "continue medication," this does not show decision making took place regarding the medication. Does that mean that this column of MDM should be leveled at a 2?
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    Many times my providers list problems they addressed during an encounter, and simply write, "continue (specific medication)." I don't think this amounts to prescription management, but what do you think? And if it does not amount to "level 4"...
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    MedicalCoder432 replied to the thread Wiki R39.14 vs R33.8.
    I know this is from a long time ago and you've probably received some guidance on this question, but thought I'd throw in my two cents. If you go to the ICD-10 book and look up "Incomplete," then go down to "bladder, emptying," it will direct...
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