M1283 Pt screening tbco and id as user
Also known as: tobacco screening positive, tobacco user, smoker, active smoker
Patient screened for tobacco use and identified as a user. Documents appropriate tobacco status assessment identifying patients who currently use tobacco products.
In Plain Language
smokes cigarettes; uses tobacco products
Clinical Context
Preventive health measure documenting tobacco status screening that identifies current tobacco users who require cessation counseling and intervention.
RVU Information
CPT M1283 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 M1283?
CPT M1283 (Pt screening tbco and id as user) is a M Codes code. Patient screened for tobacco use and identified as a user. Documents appropriate tobacco status assessment identifying patients who currently use tobacco products.
Is M1283 covered by insurance?
M1283 is a temporary HCPCS code. Coverage varies by payer and may change when permanent codes are assigned. Preventive health measure documenting tobacco status screening that identifies current tobacco users who require cessation counseling and intervention.
When is CPT M1283 used?
Preventive health measure documenting tobacco status screening that identifies current tobacco users who require cessation counseling and intervention.
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