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M1488 Diagnosis dementia in msr timeframe

M Codes

Also known as: Dementia in measurement period, Documented dementia

Patient has a documented diagnosis of dementia within the specified measurement timeframe.

In Plain Language

Dementia diagnosis documented

Clinical Context

Documents dementia diagnosis specifically during the quality measure evaluation period. Used for temporal tracking and measure exclusions.

RVU Information

CPT M1488 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

NeurologyGeriatricsInternal Medicine

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code M1488?

CPT M1488 (Diagnosis dementia in msr timeframe) is a M Codes code. Patient has a documented diagnosis of dementia within the specified measurement timeframe.

Is M1488 covered by insurance?

M1488 is a temporary HCPCS code. Coverage varies by payer and may change when permanent codes are assigned. Documents dementia diagnosis specifically during the quality measure evaluation period. Used for temporal tracking and measure exclusions.

When is CPT M1488 used?

Documents dementia diagnosis specifically during the quality measure evaluation period. Used for temporal tracking and measure exclusions.

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