M1392 Pt rsn no exm or lst to fu
Also known as: melanoma surveillance barrier, pt no show reason, lost to follow-up documentation
Performance measure documenting patient reason for not receiving examination or lost to follow-up in melanoma surveillance. Captures care adherence barriers.
In Plain Language
Reason patient missed cancer check; Patient couldn't come to visit
Clinical Context
Documents appropriate reasons patients did not complete melanoma surveillance, including loss to follow-up or patient refusal. Important for care coordination efforts.
RVU Information
CPT M1392 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 M1392?
CPT M1392 (Pt rsn no exm or lst to fu) is a M Codes code. Performance measure documenting patient reason for not receiving examination or lost to follow-up in melanoma surveillance. Captures care adherence barriers.
Is M1392 covered by insurance?
M1392 is a temporary HCPCS code. Coverage varies by payer and may change when permanent codes are assigned. Documents appropriate reasons patients did not complete melanoma surveillance, including loss to follow-up or patient refusal. Important for care coordination efforts.
When is CPT M1392 used?
Documents appropriate reasons patients did not complete melanoma surveillance, including loss to follow-up or patient refusal. Important for care coordination efforts.
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