M1446 Pt died bef end meas pd
Also known as: patient death during period, mortality event, pt died bef end meas
Performance measure documenting that the patient died before the end of the measurement period. Tracks mortality as outcome.
In Plain Language
Patient passed away during care period; Death before measurement completion
Clinical Context
Documents patient mortality before end of measurement period. Used as denominator exclusion for quality measures.
RVU Information
CPT M1446 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 M1446?
CPT M1446 (Pt died bef end meas pd) is a M Codes code. Performance measure documenting that the patient died before the end of the measurement period. Tracks mortality as outcome.
Is M1446 covered by insurance?
M1446 is a temporary HCPCS code. Coverage varies by payer and may change when permanent codes are assigned. Documents patient mortality before end of measurement period. Used as denominator exclusion for quality measures.
When is CPT M1446 used?
Documents patient mortality before end of measurement period. Used as denominator exclusion for quality measures.
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