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M1258 Cvd risk assess perf

M Codes

Also known as: CVD risk assessment documented, cardiovascular risk evaluation completed

Cardiovascular disease risk assessment performed during measurement period.

In Plain Language

Heart disease risk was evaluated; Cardiovascular screening completed

Clinical Context

Cardiovascular quality measure numerator documenting performance of cardiovascular risk assessment using validated tools.

RVU Information

CPT M1258 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

CardiologyPrimary CareInternal Medicine

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code M1258?

CPT M1258 (Cvd risk assess perf) is a M Codes code. Cardiovascular disease risk assessment performed during measurement period.

Is M1258 covered by insurance?

M1258 is a temporary HCPCS code. Coverage varies by payer and may change when permanent codes are assigned. Cardiovascular quality measure numerator documenting performance of cardiovascular risk assessment using validated tools.

When is CPT M1258 used?

Cardiovascular quality measure numerator documenting performance of cardiovascular risk assessment using validated tools.

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