M1148 Pt self dschg
Also known as: self-discharge, AMA discharge
Patient self-discharged from care episode against medical advice or recommendation.
In Plain Language
Patient left treatment early; Patient signed out against advice
Clinical Context
Documents that patient chose to discontinue care despite clinician recommendation. May indicate non-compliance or dissatisfaction.
RVU Information
CPT M1148 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 M1148?
CPT M1148 (Pt self dschg) is a M Codes code. Patient self-discharged from care episode against medical advice or recommendation.
Is M1148 covered by insurance?
M1148 is a temporary HCPCS code. Coverage varies by payer and may change when permanent codes are assigned. Documents that patient chose to discontinue care despite clinician recommendation. May indicate non-compliance or dissatisfaction.
When is CPT M1148 used?
Documents that patient chose to discontinue care despite clinician recommendation. May indicate non-compliance or dissatisfaction.
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