M1386 excision surgery melmn or mlnm is
Also known as: melanoma excision exclusion, skin malignancy treatment prior, exc sx melanoma
Performance measure documenting exclusion from melanoma screening due to excision or surgical treatment of skin lesion or malignancy. Indicates prior definitive treatment.
In Plain Language
Surgical removal of skin cancer; Previous skin lesion treatment
Clinical Context
Identifies patients appropriately excluded from melanoma screening measures because they received prior surgical treatment for melanoma or significant skin lesions.
RVU Information
CPT M1386 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 M1386?
CPT M1386 (excision surgery melmn or mlnm is) is a M Codes code. Performance measure documenting exclusion from melanoma screening due to excision or surgical treatment of skin lesion or malignancy. Indicates prior definitive treatment.
Is M1386 covered by insurance?
M1386 is a temporary HCPCS code. Coverage varies by payer and may change when permanent codes are assigned. Identifies patients appropriately excluded from melanoma screening measures because they received prior surgical treatment for melanoma or significant skin lesions.
When is CPT M1386 used?
Identifies patients appropriately excluded from melanoma screening measures because they received prior surgical treatment for melanoma or significant skin lesions.
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