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M1489 Pt status doc

M Codes

Also known as: Functional status documented, Status documented

Patient's functional status or performance status has been documented in the medical record.

In Plain Language

Patient's condition written down

Clinical Context

Confirms documentation of patient functional or performance status, essential for quality measure completion and clinical assessment.

RVU Information

CPT M1489 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

All specialtiesClinical Documentation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code M1489?

CPT M1489 (Pt status doc) is a M Codes code. Patient's functional status or performance status has been documented in the medical record.

Is M1489 covered by insurance?

M1489 is a temporary HCPCS code. Coverage varies by payer and may change when permanent codes are assigned. Confirms documentation of patient functional or performance status, essential for quality measure completion and clinical assessment.

When is CPT M1489 used?

Confirms documentation of patient functional or performance status, essential for quality measure completion and clinical assessment.

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CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.