M1146 Ongoing care not ind
Also known as: no ongoing care needed, care not indicated
Ongoing care not indicated for patient based on clinical judgment.
In Plain Language
No continuing medical care needed; Discharge appropriate
Clinical Context
Documents clinical determination that continuation of ongoing care is not warranted based on patient's condition and treatment response.
RVU Information
CPT M1146 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 M1146?
CPT M1146 (Ongoing care not ind) is a M Codes code. Ongoing care not indicated for patient based on clinical judgment.
Is M1146 covered by insurance?
M1146 is a temporary HCPCS code. Coverage varies by payer and may change when permanent codes are assigned. Documents clinical determination that continuation of ongoing care is not warranted based on patient's condition and treatment response.
When is CPT M1146 used?
Documents clinical determination that continuation of ongoing care is not warranted based on patient's condition and treatment response.
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