M1149 No neck fs prom incap
Also known as: neck fx screening exception, incapacity waiver
No neck fracture screening performed because of documented patient incapacity.
In Plain Language
Neck fracture test not done due to patient condition; Unable to perform screening
Clinical Context
Documents that cervical spine screening could not be performed due to patient incapacity (altered consciousness, severe injury, etc.).
RVU Information
CPT M1149 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 M1149?
CPT M1149 (No neck fs prom incap) is a M Codes code. No neck fracture screening performed because of documented patient incapacity.
Is M1149 covered by insurance?
M1149 is a temporary HCPCS code. Coverage varies by payer and may change when permanent codes are assigned. Documents that cervical spine screening could not be performed due to patient incapacity (altered consciousness, severe injury, etc.).
When is CPT M1149 used?
Documents that cervical spine screening could not be performed due to patient incapacity (altered consciousness, severe injury, etc.).
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