M1486 Pt admitted to snf dur evaluation
Also known as: Skilled nursing admission, SNF placement
Patient was admitted to a skilled nursing facility during the measurement episode evaluation period.
In Plain Language
Patient admitted to nursing facility
Clinical Context
Documents transitions to skilled nursing for post-acute care. Used to identify episode interruptions and quality measure exclusions.
RVU Information
CPT M1486 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 M1486?
CPT M1486 (Pt admitted to snf dur evaluation) is a M Codes code. Patient was admitted to a skilled nursing facility during the measurement episode evaluation period.
Is M1486 covered by insurance?
M1486 is a temporary HCPCS code. Coverage varies by payer and may change when permanent codes are assigned. Documents transitions to skilled nursing for post-acute care. Used to identify episode interruptions and quality measure exclusions.
When is CPT M1486 used?
Documents transitions to skilled nursing for post-acute care. Used to identify episode interruptions and quality measure exclusions.
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