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M1263 Pts hosp dialysis dt

M Codes

Also known as: in-hospital hemodialysis, inpatient dialysis

Patient received dialysis treatment in hospital setting during measurement period.

In Plain Language

Dialysis in hospital; In-hospital kidney treatment

Clinical Context

Renal quality measure documenting hospital-based dialysis during acute hospitalization or inpatient stay.

RVU Information

CPT M1263 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

NephrologyHospitalist MedicineInternal Medicine

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code M1263?

CPT M1263 (Pts hosp dialysis dt) is a M Codes code. Patient received dialysis treatment in hospital setting during measurement period.

Is M1263 covered by insurance?

M1263 is a temporary HCPCS code. Coverage varies by payer and may change when permanent codes are assigned. Renal quality measure documenting hospital-based dialysis during acute hospitalization or inpatient stay.

When is CPT M1263 used?

Renal quality measure documenting hospital-based dialysis during acute hospitalization or inpatient stay.

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