M1381 Pt sec strk wthin 5 days
Also known as: acute stroke event, 5-day stroke occurrence, cerebrovascular event
Performance measure documenting patient suffered a stroke within 5 days of measurement period. Captures acute cerebrovascular events occurring during monitoring timeframe.
In Plain Language
Recent stroke or brain attack; Acute blood vessel blockage in brain
Clinical Context
Documents occurrence of acute ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke within 5 days of measurement period. Important for tracking secondary prevention and rehabilitation needs.
RVU Information
CPT M1381 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 M1381?
CPT M1381 (Pt sec strk wthin 5 days) is a M Codes code. Performance measure documenting patient suffered a stroke within 5 days of measurement period. Captures acute cerebrovascular events occurring during monitoring timeframe.
Is M1381 covered by insurance?
M1381 is a temporary HCPCS code. Coverage varies by payer and may change when permanent codes are assigned. Documents occurrence of acute ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke within 5 days of measurement period. Important for tracking secondary prevention and rehabilitation needs.
When is CPT M1381 used?
Documents occurrence of acute ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke within 5 days of measurement period. Important for tracking secondary prevention and rehabilitation needs.
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