M1135 Start eoc doc medial rec
Also known as: episode start documentation, care initiation note
Start of episode of care documented in patient medical record.
In Plain Language
Beginning of treatment plan recorded; Care start date documented
Clinical Context
Required documentation marking formal initiation of care episode. Establishes baseline status and treatment goals.
RVU Information
CPT M1135 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 M1135?
CPT M1135 (Start eoc doc medial rec) is a M Codes code. Start of episode of care documented in patient medical record.
Is M1135 covered by insurance?
M1135 is a temporary HCPCS code. Coverage varies by payer and may change when permanent codes are assigned. Required documentation marking formal initiation of care episode. Establishes baseline status and treatment goals.
When is CPT M1135 used?
Required documentation marking formal initiation of care episode. Establishes baseline status and treatment goals.
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