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M1230 Pt hcv rctv aby no follow-up tst

M Codes

Also known as: HCV antibody positive, no confirmatory test, incomplete hepatitis C testing

Patient with reactive hepatitis C virus antibody with no follow-up testing to confirm infection status.

In Plain Language

Hepatitis C screening positive, no follow-up; Initial positive test not confirmed

Clinical Context

Hepatitis C quality measure identifying patients requiring confirmation testing with hepatitis C viral RNA or recombinant immunoblot assay.

RVU Information

CPT M1230 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

Infectious DiseaseHepatologyGastroenterology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code M1230?

CPT M1230 (Pt hcv rctv aby no follow-up tst) is a M Codes code. Patient with reactive hepatitis C virus antibody with no follow-up testing to confirm infection status.

Is M1230 covered by insurance?

M1230 is a temporary HCPCS code. Coverage varies by payer and may change when permanent codes are assigned. Hepatitis C quality measure identifying patients requiring confirmation testing with hepatitis C viral RNA or recombinant immunoblot assay.

When is CPT M1230 used?

Hepatitis C quality measure identifying patients requiring confirmation testing with hepatitis C viral RNA or recombinant immunoblot assay.

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