M1312 No pt tbco screening rng
Also known as: tobacco screening missed, no smoking assessment, tobacco status not assessed
No patient tobacco screening performed during measurement period range. Documents failure to assess tobacco use status.
In Plain Language
smoking status not asked; tobacco use not checked
Clinical Context
Quality measure identifying gaps in preventive care where tobacco use screening was not completed per clinical guidelines.
RVU Information
CPT M1312 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 M1312?
CPT M1312 (No pt tbco screening rng) is a M Codes code. No patient tobacco screening performed during measurement period range. Documents failure to assess tobacco use status.
Is M1312 covered by insurance?
M1312 is a temporary HCPCS code. Coverage varies by payer and may change when permanent codes are assigned. Quality measure identifying gaps in preventive care where tobacco use screening was not completed per clinical guidelines.
When is CPT M1312 used?
Quality measure identifying gaps in preventive care where tobacco use screening was not completed per clinical guidelines.
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