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M1008 <50% total pt outpt ra encts

M Codes

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

Primary CareAll SpecialtiesTelehealth

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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