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M1160 Pt anphx due to mengb bef 13

M Codes

Also known as: meningococcal anaphylaxis, vaccine anaphylaxis

Patient has history of anaphylaxis due to meningococcal vaccine before age 13.

In Plain Language

Severe allergic reaction to meningitis vaccine; Vaccine allergy history

Clinical Context

Documents contraindication to meningococcal vaccination due to prior severe allergic reaction. Important for vaccine safety considerations.

RVU Information

CPT M1160 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

ImmunologyPediatricsAllergy/Immunology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code M1160?

CPT M1160 (Pt anphx due to mengb bef 13) is a M Codes code. Patient has history of anaphylaxis due to meningococcal vaccine before age 13.

Is M1160 covered by insurance?

M1160 is a temporary HCPCS code. Coverage varies by payer and may change when permanent codes are assigned. Documents contraindication to meningococcal vaccination due to prior severe allergic reaction. Important for vaccine safety considerations.

When is CPT M1160 used?

Documents contraindication to meningococcal vaccination due to prior severe allergic reaction. Important for vaccine safety considerations.

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