M1483 Neg quan hep c or qualitative rna
Also known as: Negative HCV RNA, HCV RNA negative
Patient has a negative quantitative or qualitative hepatitis C virus ribonucleic acid (RNA) test result.
In Plain Language
No active hepatitis C virus; Negative hepatitis C test
Clinical Context
Documents absent or undetectable hepatitis C viral RNA, indicating either clearance of infection or treatment response.
RVU Information
CPT M1483 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 M1483?
CPT M1483 (Neg quan hep c or qualitative rna) is a M Codes code. Patient has a negative quantitative or qualitative hepatitis C virus ribonucleic acid (RNA) test result.
Is M1483 covered by insurance?
M1483 is a temporary HCPCS code. Coverage varies by payer and may change when permanent codes are assigned. Documents absent or undetectable hepatitis C viral RNA, indicating either clearance of infection or treatment response.
When is CPT M1483 used?
Documents absent or undetectable hepatitis C viral RNA, indicating either clearance of infection or treatment response.
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