M1443 Telehealth enc
Also known as: telehealth visit, virtual appointment, remote consultation
Performance measure documenting an encounter conducted via telehealth or remote communication technology. Tracks virtual visit utilization.
In Plain Language
Doctor visit by video or phone; Online healthcare appointment
Clinical Context
Documents encounters performed using telehealth technology including video visit, phone consultation, or virtual care platforms.
RVU Information
CPT M1443 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 M1443?
CPT M1443 (Telehealth enc) is a M Codes code. Performance measure documenting an encounter conducted via telehealth or remote communication technology. Tracks virtual visit utilization.
Is M1443 covered by insurance?
M1443 is a temporary HCPCS code. Coverage varies by payer and may change when permanent codes are assigned. Documents encounters performed using telehealth technology including video visit, phone consultation, or virtual care platforms.
When is CPT M1443 used?
Documents encounters performed using telehealth technology including video visit, phone consultation, or virtual care platforms.
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