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M1289 No pt tbco cess interv rng

M Codes

Also known as: tobacco intervention not given, cessation counseling missing, no smoking cessation

No patient tobacco cessation intervention provided during the measurement period range. Documents lack of smoking cessation counseling or pharmacotherapy.

In Plain Language

smoking cessation help not provided; no quit smoking support

Clinical Context

Quality measure identifying gaps where tobacco users were identified but did not receive evidence-based cessation counseling, medications, or referrals.

RVU Information

CPT M1289 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 CareInternal MedicineAddiction Medicine

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code M1289?

CPT M1289 (No pt tbco cess interv rng) is a M Codes code. No patient tobacco cessation intervention provided during the measurement period range. Documents lack of smoking cessation counseling or pharmacotherapy.

Is M1289 covered by insurance?

M1289 is a temporary HCPCS code. Coverage varies by payer and may change when permanent codes are assigned. Quality measure identifying gaps where tobacco users were identified but did not receive evidence-based cessation counseling, medications, or referrals.

When is CPT M1289 used?

Quality measure identifying gaps where tobacco users were identified but did not receive evidence-based cessation counseling, medications, or referrals.

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