M1282 Pt screening tbco id as non user
Also known as: tobacco screening negative, tobacco non-user, never smoker
Patient screened for tobacco use and identified as a non-user. Documents appropriate tobacco status assessment identifying patients without tobacco use.
In Plain Language
not a smoker; doesn't use tobacco
Clinical Context
Preventive health measure documenting completion of tobacco use screening with documentation that patient does not use tobacco products.
RVU Information
CPT M1282 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 M1282?
CPT M1282 (Pt screening tbco id as non user) is a M Codes code. Patient screened for tobacco use and identified as a non-user. Documents appropriate tobacco status assessment identifying patients without tobacco use.
Is M1282 covered by insurance?
M1282 is a temporary HCPCS code. Coverage varies by payer and may change when permanent codes are assigned. Preventive health measure documenting completion of tobacco use screening with documentation that patient does not use tobacco products.
When is CPT M1282 used?
Preventive health measure documenting completion of tobacco use screening with documentation that patient does not use tobacco products.
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