M1159 Hospc serv dur meas pd
Also known as: hospice services provided, end-of-life care
Hospice services provided to patient during the specified measurement period.
In Plain Language
Comfort and support care provided; End-of-life services during period
Clinical Context
Quality measure documenting hospice service utilization during measurement period. Indicates palliative focus in terminally ill patients.
RVU Information
CPT M1159 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 M1159?
CPT M1159 (Hospc serv dur meas pd) is a M Codes code. Hospice services provided to patient during the specified measurement period.
Is M1159 covered by insurance?
M1159 is a temporary HCPCS code. Coverage varies by payer and may change when permanent codes are assigned. Quality measure documenting hospice service utilization during measurement period. Indicates palliative focus in terminally ill patients.
When is CPT M1159 used?
Quality measure documenting hospice service utilization during measurement period. Indicates palliative focus in terminally ill patients.
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