M1460 Diagnosis copd, cf, or arf
Also known as: COPD/CF/ARF diagnosis, chronic lung disease documented, dx copd, cf, or arf
Performance measure documenting diagnosis of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), cystic fibrosis (CF), or acute respiratory failure (ARF). Captures significant respiratory disease.
In Plain Language
Chronic lung disease diagnosed; Severe breathing condition documented
Clinical Context
Documents diagnosis of COPD, cystic fibrosis, or acute respiratory failure. Important denominator exclusion for asthma-specific measures.
RVU Information
CPT M1460 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 M1460?
CPT M1460 (Diagnosis copd, cf, or arf) is a M Codes code. Performance measure documenting diagnosis of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), cystic fibrosis (CF), or acute respiratory failure (ARF). Captures significant respiratory disease.
Is M1460 covered by insurance?
M1460 is a temporary HCPCS code. Coverage varies by payer and may change when permanent codes are assigned. Documents diagnosis of COPD, cystic fibrosis, or acute respiratory failure. Important denominator exclusion for asthma-specific measures.
When is CPT M1460 used?
Documents diagnosis of COPD, cystic fibrosis, or acute respiratory failure. Important denominator exclusion for asthma-specific measures.
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