M1218 Pt copd symptoms
Also known as: COPD symptomatology, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Patient has diagnosis of COPD symptoms documented during measurement period.
In Plain Language
Chronic lung disease with breathing symptoms; Long-term airway obstruction
Clinical Context
Quality measure denominator identifying patients with documented chronic obstructive pulmonary disease diagnosis and symptoms for targeted quality measurement.
RVU Information
CPT M1218 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 M1218?
CPT M1218 (Pt copd symptoms) is a M Codes code. Patient has diagnosis of COPD symptoms documented during measurement period.
Is M1218 covered by insurance?
M1218 is a temporary HCPCS code. Coverage varies by payer and may change when permanent codes are assigned. Quality measure denominator identifying patients with documented chronic obstructive pulmonary disease diagnosis and symptoms for targeted quality measurement.
When is CPT M1218 used?
Quality measure denominator identifying patients with documented chronic obstructive pulmonary disease diagnosis and symptoms for targeted quality measurement.
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