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M1415 No pos pdl1 bef ici therapy

M Codes

Also known as: PD-L1 negative status, tumor PD-L1 negative, no pos pdl1 bef ici

Performance measure documenting that PD-L1 testing did not show positive expression before immunotherapy initiation. Captures negative PD-L1 status patients.

In Plain Language

Cancer tumor marker negative for immunotherapy; Low PD-L1 expression on tumor

Clinical Context

Documents negative or low PD-L1 expression in metastatic NSCLC. May require different treatment approach such as chemotherapy plus immunotherapy combination.

RVU Information

CPT M1415 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

OncologyMedical OncologyPathology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code M1415?

CPT M1415 (No pos pdl1 bef ici therapy) is a M Codes code. Performance measure documenting that PD-L1 testing did not show positive expression before immunotherapy initiation. Captures negative PD-L1 status patients.

Is M1415 covered by insurance?

M1415 is a temporary HCPCS code. Coverage varies by payer and may change when permanent codes are assigned. Documents negative or low PD-L1 expression in metastatic NSCLC. May require different treatment approach such as chemotherapy plus immunotherapy combination.

When is CPT M1415 used?

Documents negative or low PD-L1 expression in metastatic NSCLC. May require different treatment approach such as chemotherapy plus immunotherapy combination.

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