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M1383 Acute pvd

M Codes

Also known as: acute PAD, acute peripheral vascular disease, acute arterial disease

Performance measure documenting acute peripheral vascular disease. Captures patients with acute arterial insufficiency or venous thromboembolism during measurement period.

In Plain Language

Sudden blockage of leg blood vessels; Acute circulation problem in limbs

Clinical Context

Documents acute vascular events including limb-threatening ischemia, acute deep vein thrombosis, or arterial thrombosis. Requires urgent intervention and anticoagulation.

RVU Information

CPT M1383 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

Vascular SurgeryEmergency MedicineInternal Medicine

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code M1383?

CPT M1383 (Acute pvd) is a M Codes code. Performance measure documenting acute peripheral vascular disease. Captures patients with acute arterial insufficiency or venous thromboembolism during measurement period.

Is M1383 covered by insurance?

M1383 is a temporary HCPCS code. Coverage varies by payer and may change when permanent codes are assigned. Documents acute vascular events including limb-threatening ischemia, acute deep vein thrombosis, or arterial thrombosis. Requires urgent intervention and anticoagulation.

When is CPT M1383 used?

Documents acute vascular events including limb-threatening ischemia, acute deep vein thrombosis, or arterial thrombosis. Requires urgent intervention and anticoagulation.

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