M1254 Pts deceased prior hu surv
Also known as: mortality before survey, patient death prior to measurement
Patient deceased prior to healthcare experience survey completion.
In Plain Language
Patient died before survey sent; Cannot assess deceased patient
Clinical Context
Patient experience quality measure exclusion for patients who died prior to survey administration during measurement period.
RVU Information
CPT M1254 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 M1254?
CPT M1254 (Pts deceased prior hu surv) is a M Codes code. Patient deceased prior to healthcare experience survey completion.
Is M1254 covered by insurance?
M1254 is a temporary HCPCS code. Coverage varies by payer and may change when permanent codes are assigned. Patient experience quality measure exclusion for patients who died prior to survey administration during measurement period.
When is CPT M1254 used?
Patient experience quality measure exclusion for patients who died prior to survey administration during measurement period.
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