M1171 Pt recd 1 td/tdap 9yrs prior
Also known as: tetanus-diphtheria vaccination, Tdap vaccination, TD booster
Patient received at least one tetanus-diphtheria or tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis vaccine within 9 years prior to measurement period.
In Plain Language
Tetanus shot received; Adult booster vaccination
Clinical Context
Quality measure documenting appropriate adult immunization for tetanus-diphtheria protection, essential for wound prevention and post-injury protection.
RVU Information
CPT M1171 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 M1171?
CPT M1171 (Pt recd 1 td/tdap 9yrs prior) is a M Codes code. Patient received at least one tetanus-diphtheria or tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis vaccine within 9 years prior to measurement period.
Is M1171 covered by insurance?
M1171 is a temporary HCPCS code. Coverage varies by payer and may change when permanent codes are assigned. Quality measure documenting appropriate adult immunization for tetanus-diphtheria protection, essential for wound prevention and post-injury protection.
When is CPT M1171 used?
Quality measure documenting appropriate adult immunization for tetanus-diphtheria protection, essential for wound prevention and post-injury protection.
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