HCPCS Code M1217

Documentation of system reason(s) for not documenting and reviewing spirometry results (e.g., spirometry equipment not available at the time of the encounter)
Code effective Jan 01, 2024

HCPCS Section
Medical services

M1217 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Documentation of system reason(s) for not documenting and reviewing spirometry results (e.g., spirometry equipment not available at the time of the encounter) or (Sys rsn no doc spiro) for short. HCPCS M1217 has been effective since 01/01/2024 and applies to Medical care.

HCPCS Code Details - M1217

HCPCS Level II Code
Section M - Medical services
HCPCS Code M1217
Description

Long description:
Documentation of system reason(s) for not documenting and reviewing spirometry results (e.g., spirometry equipment not available at the time of the encounter)

Short description:
Sys rsn no doc spiro

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, 2024

See also

  • HCPCS M1216 · No spirometry results with confirmed airflow obstruction (fev1/fvc < 70%) documented and/or no spirometry performed with results documented during the encounter

  • HCPCS G2095 · Documentation of system reason(s) for not prescribing ace inhibitor or arb or arni therapy (e.g., other system reasons)

  • HCPCS G9192 · Documentation of system reason(s) for not prescribing beta-blocker therapy (eg, other reasons attributable to the health care system)

  • HCPCS G9698 · Documentation of system reason(s) for not prescribing a long-acting inhaled bronchodilator (e.g., cost of treatment or lack of insurance)

  • HCPCS G9927 · Documentation of system reason(s) for not prescribing an fda-approved anticoagulation due to patient being currently enrolled in a clinical trial related to af/atrial flutter treatment

  • HCPCS G9999 · Documentation of system reason(s) for an interval of less than 3 years since the last colonoscopy (e.g., unable to locate previous colonoscopy report, patient cannot provide precise date or details from previous colonoscopy, previous colonoscopy report was incomplete)

  • HCPCS M1218 · Patient has copd symptoms (e.g., dyspnea, cough/sputum, wheezing)

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