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M1338 Pt follow-up 30-180 dys no + imprv

M Codes

Also known as: no improvement at follow-up, inadequate treatment response, worsened or unchanged

Patient with follow-up visit at 30-180 days without functional improvement. Documents inadequate response to treatment or disease progression.

In Plain Language

feeling no better after treatment; condition not improved

Clinical Context

Quality measure documenting inadequate response to psychiatric or behavioral intervention at follow-up assessment, indicating need for treatment modification.

RVU Information

CPT M1338 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

PsychiatryPsychologyInternal Medicine

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code M1338?

CPT M1338 (Pt follow-up 30-180 dys no + imprv) is a M Codes code. Patient with follow-up visit at 30-180 days without functional improvement. Documents inadequate response to treatment or disease progression.

Is M1338 covered by insurance?

M1338 is a temporary HCPCS code. Coverage varies by payer and may change when permanent codes are assigned. Quality measure documenting inadequate response to psychiatric or behavioral intervention at follow-up assessment, indicating need for treatment modification.

When is CPT M1338 used?

Quality measure documenting inadequate response to psychiatric or behavioral intervention at follow-up assessment, indicating need for treatment modification.

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