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M1266 Pts admit snf

M Codes

Also known as: SNF admission, skilled nursing care

Patient admitted to skilled nursing facility during measurement period.

In Plain Language

Admitted to nursing home; Skilled nursing facility stay

Clinical Context

Quality measure stratifier documenting skilled nursing facility admission for care coordination and outcomes tracking.

RVU Information

CPT M1266 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

Primary CareGeriatricsHospitalist Medicine

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code M1266?

CPT M1266 (Pts admit snf) is a M Codes code. Patient admitted to skilled nursing facility during measurement period.

Is M1266 covered by insurance?

M1266 is a temporary HCPCS code. Coverage varies by payer and may change when permanent codes are assigned. Quality measure stratifier documenting skilled nursing facility admission for care coordination and outcomes tracking.

When is CPT M1266 used?

Quality measure stratifier documenting skilled nursing facility admission for care coordination and outcomes tracking.

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