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M1181 Gr 2 or> dia or gr2 or> col

M Codes

Also known as: immune-related diarrhea, immune-related colitis, Grade 2+ immune adverse event

Patient has Grade 2 or greater diarrhea or Grade 2 or greater colitis during measurement period.

In Plain Language

Severe intestinal inflammation from cancer drug; Immune-related bowel injury

Clinical Context

Tracks clinically significant immune-related adverse events from checkpoint inhibitor therapy, specifically moderate to severe gastrointestinal toxicity requiring intervention.

RVU Information

CPT M1181 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

OncologyMedical OncologyGastroenterology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code M1181?

CPT M1181 (Gr 2 or> dia or gr2 or> col) is a M Codes code. Patient has Grade 2 or greater diarrhea or Grade 2 or greater colitis during measurement period.

Is M1181 covered by insurance?

M1181 is a temporary HCPCS code. Coverage varies by payer and may change when permanent codes are assigned. Tracks clinically significant immune-related adverse events from checkpoint inhibitor therapy, specifically moderate to severe gastrointestinal toxicity requiring intervention.

When is CPT M1181 used?

Tracks clinically significant immune-related adverse events from checkpoint inhibitor therapy, specifically moderate to severe gastrointestinal toxicity requiring intervention.

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