M1490 Pt status not doc
Also known as: Functional status not documented, Missing status documentation
Patient's functional status or performance status has not been documented in the medical record.
In Plain Language
Patient's condition not written down
Clinical Context
Identifies gaps in clinical documentation regarding functional assessment. Used to track documentation compliance.
RVU Information
CPT M1490 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 M1490?
CPT M1490 (Pt status not doc) is a M Codes code. Patient's functional status or performance status has not been documented in the medical record.
Is M1490 covered by insurance?
M1490 is a temporary HCPCS code. Coverage varies by payer and may change when permanent codes are assigned. Identifies gaps in clinical documentation regarding functional assessment. Used to track documentation compliance.
When is CPT M1490 used?
Identifies gaps in clinical documentation regarding functional assessment. Used to track documentation compliance.
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