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M1452 Pt diagnosis dementia ever

M Codes

Also known as: dementia diagnosis history, cognitive impairment documented, pt dx dementia ever

Performance measure documenting that the patient has been diagnosed with dementia ever. Captures cognitive impairment history.

In Plain Language

Memory loss or cognitive decline ever diagnosed; Dementia history documented

Clinical Context

Documents presence of dementia diagnosis in patient history. Affects applicability of certain quality measures and treatment decisions.

RVU Information

CPT M1452 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

NeurologyGeriatricsPrimary Care

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code M1452?

CPT M1452 (Pt diagnosis dementia ever) is a M Codes code. Performance measure documenting that the patient has been diagnosed with dementia ever. Captures cognitive impairment history.

Is M1452 covered by insurance?

M1452 is a temporary HCPCS code. Coverage varies by payer and may change when permanent codes are assigned. Documents presence of dementia diagnosis in patient history. Affects applicability of certain quality measures and treatment decisions.

When is CPT M1452 used?

Documents presence of dementia diagnosis in patient history. Affects applicability of certain quality measures and treatment decisions.

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