M1039 Pt diagnosis lum sp reg inferior
Also known as: spinal infection, osteomyelitis lumbar
Patient diagnosed with infection of the lumbar spine region.
In Plain Language
Lower spine infection; Bacterial spine infection
Clinical Context
Documents infectious process affecting lumbar vertebrae, intervertebral discs, or paraspinal tissues. Requires antimicrobial and sometimes surgical management.
RVU Information
CPT M1039 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 M1039?
CPT M1039 (Pt diagnosis lum sp reg inferior) is a M Codes code. Patient diagnosed with infection of the lumbar spine region.
Is M1039 covered by insurance?
M1039 is a temporary HCPCS code. Coverage varies by payer and may change when permanent codes are assigned. Documents infectious process affecting lumbar vertebrae, intervertebral discs, or paraspinal tissues. Requires antimicrobial and sometimes surgical management.
When is CPT M1039 used?
Documents infectious process affecting lumbar vertebrae, intervertebral discs, or paraspinal tissues. Requires antimicrobial and sometimes surgical management.
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