Opioid >=2 Prescribed at Discharge

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    • Teresa Francis
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    • Integris Health System
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      Thank you for your question regarding CMS506v6 Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing. The measure logic specifies that the opioids must be distinct, which means that they must have different RXNorm codes. Since the Norco in your example are the same strength (Norco 7.5 mg), they will have the same RXNorm codes and would not be considered distinct.
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      Thank you for your question regarding CMS506v6 Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing. The measure logic specifies that the opioids must be distinct, which means that they must have different RXNorm codes. Since the Norco in your example are the same strength (Norco 7.5 mg), they will have the same RXNorm codes and would not be considered distinct.
    • CMS0506v6
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      If a physician orders and prescribes Norco 7.5 mg with different frequencies (two orders) is this acceptable for >=2 opioids prescribed at discharge?

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            Augustine Weber
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            Teresa (Inactive)
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