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M1275 Pts hosp exl

M Codes

Also known as: hospitalized ESRD, acute inpatient, hospital exclusion

Patient with hospital exclusion documentation. Records ESRD patients who are ineligible for certain quality measures due to acute hospitalization or hospital-level care requirements.

In Plain Language

hospital patient; inpatient care

Clinical Context

Used to identify and exclude patients from outpatient-specific quality measures when they are receiving active inpatient hospital care.

RVU Information

CPT M1275 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

NephrologyInternal MedicineCritical Care

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code M1275?

CPT M1275 (Pts hosp exl) is a M Codes code. Patient with hospital exclusion documentation. Records ESRD patients who are ineligible for certain quality measures due to acute hospitalization or hospital-level care requirements.

Is M1275 covered by insurance?

M1275 is a temporary HCPCS code. Coverage varies by payer and may change when permanent codes are assigned. Used to identify and exclude patients from outpatient-specific quality measures when they are receiving active inpatient hospital care.

When is CPT M1275 used?

Used to identify and exclude patients from outpatient-specific quality measures when they are receiving active inpatient hospital care.

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