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M1401 Stg i-iii br ca

M Codes

Also known as: Stage I-III breast cancer, early breast cancer diagnosis, stg i-iii br ca

Performance measure documenting diagnosis of Stage I-III breast cancer. Captures invasive and non-invasive breast malignancies excluding advanced disease.

In Plain Language

Early stage breast cancer; Localized to regional breast cancer

Clinical Context

Identifies patients diagnosed with Stage I-III breast cancer. Used as denominator for hormone therapy and treatment quality measures.

RVU Information

CPT M1401 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

OncologyBreast SurgerySurgical Oncology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code M1401?

CPT M1401 (Stg i-iii br ca) is a M Codes code. Performance measure documenting diagnosis of Stage I-III breast cancer. Captures invasive and non-invasive breast malignancies excluding advanced disease.

Is M1401 covered by insurance?

M1401 is a temporary HCPCS code. Coverage varies by payer and may change when permanent codes are assigned. Identifies patients diagnosed with Stage I-III breast cancer. Used as denominator for hormone therapy and treatment quality measures.

When is CPT M1401 used?

Identifies patients diagnosed with Stage I-III breast cancer. Used as denominator for hormone therapy and treatment quality measures.

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