Wiki 99212 vs 99213 self-limiting vs. low

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Diagnosis such as cough or nausea are 99212 self-limiting. My question is if over the counter medication is part of the plan to treat the dx of cough or nausea does that bump the MDM up to 99213? My understanding is that if medication (OTC or Rx.) is discussed in the assessment/plan than the cough or nausea is no longer considered "self limiting." Is this correct?
 
It depends on the risk of the medication, which the provider would need to document. Prescription drug management may be a moderate risk, depending on the patient, medication, and conditions and as to the medical decision making used.

Update: I agree with the responses on your previous post.
 
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Brenda1973 said:
Diagnosis such as cough or nausea are 99212 self-limiting. My question is if over the counter medication is part of the plan to treat the dx of cough or nausea does that bump the MDM up to 99213? My understanding is that if medication (OTC or Rx.) is discussed in the assessment/plan than the cough or nausea is no longer considered "self limiting." Is this correct?
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This was discussed by a few of us in your other post https://www.aapc.com/discuss/threads/99212-vs-99213.202705/
FYI - forum guidelines specify to post your question only ONCE.
 
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