M1391 All pt diagnosis with rec mlnm
Also known as: recurrent melanoma diagnosis, melanoma recurrence, all pt dx rec mlnm
Performance measure documenting that all patients diagnosed with recurrent melanoma were identified during the measurement period. Captures melanoma recurrence incidence.
In Plain Language
Melanoma cancer came back; Return of skin cancer
Clinical Context
Identifies patients with documented recurrent or metastatic melanoma during measurement period. Important for tracking disease progression and treatment outcomes.
RVU Information
CPT M1391 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 M1391?
CPT M1391 (All pt diagnosis with rec mlnm) is a M Codes code. Performance measure documenting that all patients diagnosed with recurrent melanoma were identified during the measurement period. Captures melanoma recurrence incidence.
Is M1391 covered by insurance?
M1391 is a temporary HCPCS code. Coverage varies by payer and may change when permanent codes are assigned. Identifies patients with documented recurrent or metastatic melanoma during measurement period. Important for tracking disease progression and treatment outcomes.
When is CPT M1391 used?
Identifies patients with documented recurrent or metastatic melanoma during measurement period. Important for tracking disease progression and treatment outcomes.
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