HCPCS Code M1206

Itch severity assessment score was not reduced by at least 3 points from initial (index) score to the follow-up visit score or assessment was not completed during the follow-up encounter
Code effective Jan 01, 2024

HCPCS Section
Medical services

M1206 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Itch severity assessment score was not reduced by at least 3 points from initial (index) score to the follow-up visit score or assessment was not completed during the follow-up encounter or (Isa not red 3pts/no assess) for short. HCPCS M1206 has been effective since 01/01/2024 and applies to Medical care.

HCPCS Code Details - M1206

HCPCS Level II Code
Section M - Medical services
HCPCS Code M1206
Description

Long description:
Itch severity assessment score was not reduced by at least 3 points from initial (index) score to the follow-up visit score or assessment was not completed during the follow-up encounter

Short description:
Isa not red 3pts/no assess

HCPCS Pricing indicator 00 - Physician Fee Schedule And Non-Physician Practitioners - Service not separately priced by part B (e.g., services not covered, bundled, used by Part A only, etc.)
Multiple pricing indicator 9 - Not applicable as HCPCS not priced separately by part B or value is not established
Coverage code C - Carrier judgment
BETOS2 code Z2 - Undefined codes
HCPCS Action code N - No maintenance for this code
Type of service 1 - Medical care
Effective date Effective Jan 01, 2024
Date added Added Jan 01, 2023

See also

  • HCPCS M1197 · Itch severity assessment score is reduced by 3 or more points from the initial (index) assessment score to the follow-up visit score

  • HCPCS M1198 · Itch severity assessment score was not reduced by at least 3 points from initial (index) score to the follow-up visit score or assessment was not completed during the follow-up encounter

  • HCPCS M1205 · Itch severity assessment score is reduced by 3 or more points from the initial (index) assessment score to the follow-up visit score

  • HCPCS M1207 · Patient is screened for food insecurity, housing instability, transportation needs, utility difficulties, and interpersonal safety

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