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M1188 Pt with ckd stg 5

M Codes

Also known as: CKD Stage 5, severe chronic kidney disease

Patient has chronic kidney disease Stage 5 without end-stage renal disease diagnosis during measurement period.

In Plain Language

Severe kidney damage; Severely reduced kidney function

Clinical Context

Quality measure stratifier for patients with severely reduced glomerular filtration rate (eGFR < 15 mL/min/1.73m2) but not yet on dialysis or transplanted.

RVU Information

CPT M1188 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

NephrologyInternal MedicinePrimary Care

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code M1188?

CPT M1188 (Pt with ckd stg 5) is a M Codes code. Patient has chronic kidney disease Stage 5 without end-stage renal disease diagnosis during measurement period.

Is M1188 covered by insurance?

M1188 is a temporary HCPCS code. Coverage varies by payer and may change when permanent codes are assigned. Quality measure stratifier for patients with severely reduced glomerular filtration rate (eGFR < 15 mL/min/1.73m2) but not yet on dialysis or transplanted.

When is CPT M1188 used?

Quality measure stratifier for patients with severely reduced glomerular filtration rate (eGFR < 15 mL/min/1.73m2) but not yet on dialysis or transplanted.

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