M1445 Pp care visit by 12 weeks
Also known as: postpartum visit within 12 weeks, postpartum follow-up documented, pp care visit by 12 weeks
Performance measure documenting postpartum care visit completed by 12 weeks after delivery. Tracks postpartum follow-up care.
In Plain Language
Mom's checkup after baby birth; Postpartum care visit completed
Clinical Context
Documents postpartum visit within 12 weeks of delivery. Standard for maternal safety and recovery monitoring after childbirth.
RVU Information
CPT M1445 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 M1445?
CPT M1445 (Pp care visit by 12 weeks) is a M Codes code. Performance measure documenting postpartum care visit completed by 12 weeks after delivery. Tracks postpartum follow-up care.
Is M1445 covered by insurance?
M1445 is a temporary HCPCS code. Coverage varies by payer and may change when permanent codes are assigned. Documents postpartum visit within 12 weeks of delivery. Standard for maternal safety and recovery monitoring after childbirth.
When is CPT M1445 used?
Documents postpartum visit within 12 weeks of delivery. Standard for maternal safety and recovery monitoring after childbirth.
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