M1060 Pt died in pp
Also known as: patient death, mortality
Patient died during the measurement period.
In Plain Language
Patient passed away; Death during care period
Clinical Context
Documents patient mortality during measurement period. Used for quality measure stratification and outcomes analysis.
RVU Information
CPT M1060 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 M1060?
CPT M1060 (Pt died in pp) is a M Codes code. Patient died during the measurement period.
Is M1060 covered by insurance?
M1060 is a temporary HCPCS code. Coverage varies by payer and may change when permanent codes are assigned. Documents patient mortality during measurement period. Used for quality measure stratification and outcomes analysis.
When is CPT M1060 used?
Documents patient mortality during measurement period. Used for quality measure stratification and outcomes analysis.
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