M1388 Pt doc exm rec melmn
Also known as: melanoma surveillance exam, recurrent melanoma check, pt doc exm rec melmn
Performance measure documenting that the patient received a documented examination for recurrent melanoma. Tracks appropriate surveillance for melanoma recurrence.
In Plain Language
Melanoma follow-up skin check; Cancer recurrence surveillance exam
Clinical Context
Documents appropriate surveillance examination for patients with history of melanoma to detect early recurrence. Essential for monitoring treated melanoma patients.
RVU Information
CPT M1388 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 M1388?
CPT M1388 (Pt doc exm rec melmn) is a M Codes code. Performance measure documenting that the patient received a documented examination for recurrent melanoma. Tracks appropriate surveillance for melanoma recurrence.
Is M1388 covered by insurance?
M1388 is a temporary HCPCS code. Coverage varies by payer and may change when permanent codes are assigned. Documents appropriate surveillance examination for patients with history of melanoma to detect early recurrence. Essential for monitoring treated melanoma patients.
When is CPT M1388 used?
Documents appropriate surveillance examination for patients with history of melanoma to detect early recurrence. Essential for monitoring treated melanoma patients.
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