M1021 Pt uc in pp
Also known as: palliative care enrollment, comfort care program
Patient undergoing care is currently enrolled in a palliative care program.
In Plain Language
Comfort-focused care program; End-of-life support enrollment
Clinical Context
Documents patient enrollment in formal palliative care services. Guides intensity and goals of medical interventions.
RVU Information
CPT M1021 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 M1021?
CPT M1021 (Pt uc in pp) is a M Codes code. Patient undergoing care is currently enrolled in a palliative care program.
Is M1021 covered by insurance?
M1021 is a temporary HCPCS code. Coverage varies by payer and may change when permanent codes are assigned. Documents patient enrollment in formal palliative care services. Guides intensity and goals of medical interventions.
When is CPT M1021 used?
Documents patient enrollment in formal palliative care services. Guides intensity and goals of medical interventions.
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