M1444 Del < 39 weeks gest
Also known as: preterm delivery, early delivery documented, del < 39 weeks gest
Performance measure documenting delivery occurring before 39 weeks gestation. Captures preterm or early term deliveries.
In Plain Language
Baby born before due date; Early delivery documented
Clinical Context
Documents deliveries occurring before 39 weeks gestation. Important for tracking obstetric outcomes and potential complications of prematurity.
RVU Information
CPT M1444 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 M1444?
CPT M1444 (Del < 39 weeks gest) is a M Codes code. Performance measure documenting delivery occurring before 39 weeks gestation. Captures preterm or early term deliveries.
Is M1444 covered by insurance?
M1444 is a temporary HCPCS code. Coverage varies by payer and may change when permanent codes are assigned. Documents deliveries occurring before 39 weeks gestation. Important for tracking obstetric outcomes and potential complications of prematurity.
When is CPT M1444 used?
Documents deliveries occurring before 39 weeks gestation. Important for tracking obstetric outcomes and potential complications of prematurity.
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