M1387 Pt died dur perf pd
Also known as: patient death, mortality event, died during period
Performance measure documenting that the patient died during the measurement period. Tracks mortality as a denominator exclusion for quality measures.
In Plain Language
Patient passed away; Death during measurement timeframe
Clinical Context
Documents patient mortality events during measurement periods. Used to exclude patients from quality measure denominators and track outcomes.
RVU Information
CPT M1387 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 M1387?
CPT M1387 (Pt died dur perf pd) is a M Codes code. Performance measure documenting that the patient died during the measurement period. Tracks mortality as a denominator exclusion for quality measures.
Is M1387 covered by insurance?
M1387 is a temporary HCPCS code. Coverage varies by payer and may change when permanent codes are assigned. Documents patient mortality events during measurement periods. Used to exclude patients from quality measure denominators and track outcomes.
When is CPT M1387 used?
Documents patient mortality events during measurement periods. Used to exclude patients from quality measure denominators and track outcomes.
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