M1273 Pts snf 1 yr dialysis
Also known as: SNF dialysis patient, nursing home dialysis, facility-based renal care
Patient admitted to skilled nursing facility (SNF) for one year of dialysis treatment. Documents nursing home placement for ESRD patients requiring intensive long-term renal replacement therapy.
In Plain Language
nursing home kidney care; assisted living dialysis
Clinical Context
Identifies ESRD patients in facility settings receiving dialysis, important for quality assessment of facility-based nephrology care and appropriate management protocols.
RVU Information
CPT M1273 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 M1273?
CPT M1273 (Pts snf 1 yr dialysis) is a M Codes code. Patient admitted to skilled nursing facility (SNF) for one year of dialysis treatment. Documents nursing home placement for ESRD patients requiring intensive long-term renal replacement therapy.
Is M1273 covered by insurance?
M1273 is a temporary HCPCS code. Coverage varies by payer and may change when permanent codes are assigned. Identifies ESRD patients in facility settings receiving dialysis, important for quality assessment of facility-based nephrology care and appropriate management protocols.
When is CPT M1273 used?
Identifies ESRD patients in facility settings receiving dialysis, important for quality assessment of facility-based nephrology care and appropriate management protocols.
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