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M1019 Adl pt mj dep ds rs 12 phq<5

M Codes

Also known as: depression response documented, mood disorder improvement

Patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder and demonstrates response in last 12 months with PHQ-9 score less than 5.

In Plain Language

Depression getting better; Mood improvement documented

Clinical Context

Quality measure indicating successful treatment response in major depressive disorder. PHQ-9 (Patient Health Questionnaire-9) score <5 indicates symptom improvement.

RVU Information

CPT M1019 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

PsychiatryPrimary CareInternal Medicine

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code M1019?

CPT M1019 (Adl pt mj dep ds rs 12 phq<5) is a M Codes code. Patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder and demonstrates response in last 12 months with PHQ-9 score less than 5.

Is M1019 covered by insurance?

M1019 is a temporary HCPCS code. Coverage varies by payer and may change when permanent codes are assigned. Quality measure indicating successful treatment response in major depressive disorder. PHQ-9 (Patient Health Questionnaire-9) score <5 indicates symptom improvement.

When is CPT M1019 used?

Quality measure indicating successful treatment response in major depressive disorder. PHQ-9 (Patient Health Questionnaire-9) score <5 indicates symptom improvement.

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