M1008 <50% total pt outpt ra encts
Also known as: telehealth minority visits, in-person visit predominance
Patient had less than 50 percent of outpatient visits as remote/telehealth encounters during the measurement period.
In Plain Language
Most doctor visits were in person; In-office healthcare predominance
Clinical Context
Quality measure indicator for practices maintaining in-person visits as primary modality. Contrasts with high-telehealth practices.
RVU Information
CPT M1008 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.
Billing & Documentation
M-codes cover quality measures and performance reporting. They are used in value-based care programs to track whether specific clinical actions were taken. Documentation must support that the measured action was performed or a valid exclusion applies.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code M1008?
CPT M1008 (<50% total pt outpt ra encts) is a M Codes code. Patient had less than 50 percent of outpatient visits as remote/telehealth encounters during the measurement period.
Is M1008 covered by insurance?
M1008 is a temporary HCPCS code. Coverage varies by payer and may change when permanent codes are assigned. Quality measure indicator for practices maintaining in-person visits as primary modality. Contrasts with high-telehealth practices.
When is CPT M1008 used?
Quality measure indicator for practices maintaining in-person visits as primary modality. Contrasts with high-telehealth practices.
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