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M1469 History of hep b, or pos bld test

M Codes

Also known as: Hep B history, Positive HBsAg

Patient has a history of hepatitis B infection or a positive hepatitis B blood test result indicating previous or current infection.

In Plain Language

History of hepatitis B; Positive hepatitis B test

Clinical Context

Used for quality measure reporting to identify patients with documented hepatitis B history or seropositivity. Important for appropriate screening and vaccination protocols.

RVU Information

CPT M1469 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

Internal MedicineHepatologyInfectious Disease

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code M1469?

CPT M1469 (History of hep b, or pos bld test) is a M Codes code. Patient has a history of hepatitis B infection or a positive hepatitis B blood test result indicating previous or current infection.

Is M1469 covered by insurance?

M1469 is a temporary HCPCS code. Coverage varies by payer and may change when permanent codes are assigned. Used for quality measure reporting to identify patients with documented hepatitis B history or seropositivity. Important for appropriate screening and vaccination protocols.

When is CPT M1469 used?

Used for quality measure reporting to identify patients with documented hepatitis B history or seropositivity. Important for appropriate screening and vaccination protocols.

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