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M1299 Flu immunize order/administration

M Codes

Also known as: flu shot given, influenza vaccine, flu immunization

Influenza immunization ordered or administered. Documents completion of seasonal influenza vaccination.

In Plain Language

got flu shot; received flu vaccine

Clinical Context

Preventive care quality measure documenting completion of annual influenza vaccination in eligible patients (typically all ages, especially 6 months and older).

RVU Information

CPT M1299 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 MedicinePreventive Medicine

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code M1299?

CPT M1299 (Flu immunize order/administration) is a M Codes code. Influenza immunization ordered or administered. Documents completion of seasonal influenza vaccination.

Is M1299 covered by insurance?

M1299 is a temporary HCPCS code. Coverage varies by payer and may change when permanent codes are assigned. Preventive care quality measure documenting completion of annual influenza vaccination in eligible patients (typically all ages, especially 6 months and older).

When is CPT M1299 used?

Preventive care quality measure documenting completion of annual influenza vaccination in eligible patients (typically all ages, especially 6 months and older).

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