HCPCS M1318
Patients who did not have documented contact with a csp for at least one of their screened positive hrsns within 60 days after screening or documentation that there was no contact with a csp
HCPCS
M1318
Medical Services
Description
Patients who did not have documented contact with a csp for at least one of their screened positive hrsns within 60 days after screening or documentation that there was no contact with a csp
Common Specialties
Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine
Documentation Requirements
- Document clinical indications and clear medical necessity supporting the encounter or procedure.
- Ensure complete provider signatures, credentials, date, and specific place of service (POS).
- Verify documentation strictly supports code specificity to prevent downcoding or claim denials.
Billing & Coding Tips
- Verify current payer fee schedules, NCCI edits, and Medically Unlikely Edits (MUEs).
- Append correct modifiers (e.g., 25, 59, 26, TC) where distinct procedural services or components apply.
- Confirm pre-authorization rules with Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial plans before submission.
Related Codes
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