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M1473 Pt func cap not allow impr

M Codes

Also known as: Functional impairment not improvable, Limited functional potential

Patient's functional capacity does not allow for improvement in mobility or function.

In Plain Language

Patient cannot improve mobility; Functional improvement not possible

Clinical Context

Documents patients with fixed or irreversible functional limitations, often used in physical therapy and rehabilitation quality measures.

RVU Information

CPT M1473 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

Physical TherapyRehabilitationGeriatrics

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code M1473?

CPT M1473 (Pt func cap not allow impr) is a M Codes code. Patient's functional capacity does not allow for improvement in mobility or function.

Is M1473 covered by insurance?

M1473 is a temporary HCPCS code. Coverage varies by payer and may change when permanent codes are assigned. Documents patients with fixed or irreversible functional limitations, often used in physical therapy and rehabilitation quality measures.

When is CPT M1473 used?

Documents patients with fixed or irreversible functional limitations, often used in physical therapy and rehabilitation quality measures.

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