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M1235 Doc pt hcv aby rna tst

M Codes

Also known as: HCV RNA testing documented, hepatitis C viral load testing

Documented hepatitis C virus antibody positive and hepatitis C ribonucleic acid testing performed.

In Plain Language

Hepatitis C virus level test done; Viral load testing for hepatitis C

Clinical Context

Hepatitis C quality measure documenting hepatitis C viral RNA testing for confirmation and virologic assessment in HCV-antibody-positive patients.

RVU Information

CPT M1235 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 DiseaseHepatologyLaboratory Medicine

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code M1235?

CPT M1235 (Doc pt hcv aby rna tst) is a M Codes code. Documented hepatitis C virus antibody positive and hepatitis C ribonucleic acid testing performed.

Is M1235 covered by insurance?

M1235 is a temporary HCPCS code. Coverage varies by payer and may change when permanent codes are assigned. Hepatitis C quality measure documenting hepatitis C viral RNA testing for confirmation and virologic assessment in HCV-antibody-positive patients.

When is CPT M1235 used?

Hepatitis C quality measure documenting hepatitis C viral RNA testing for confirmation and virologic assessment in HCV-antibody-positive patients.

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