HCPCS M1043 Fee Schedule
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Screening Procedures Functional STATUS Measurement |
| Complexity Level | Low |
National average reimbursement for HCPCS M1043 by major payers:
$71.42
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$49.42
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HCPCS M1043 vs. Other Functional STATUS Measurement Codes
The HCPCS M1043 code is part of the Screening Procedures services used for Functional STATUS Measurement. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.
The HCPCS M1043 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| M1041-HCPCS | Low | Patient had cancer, acute fracture or infection related to the lumbar spine or patient had neuromuscular, idiopathic or congenital lumbar scoliosis |
| M1043-HCPCS | Low | Functional status was not measured by the oswestry disability index (odi version 2.1a) at one year (9 to 15 months) postoperatively |
| M1045-HCPCS | Low | Functional status measured by the oxford knee score (oks) at one year (9 to 15 months) postoperatively was greater than or equal to 37 or knee injury and osteoarthritis outcome score joint replacement (koos, jr.) was greater than or equal to 71 |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including HCPCS M1043. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the M1043 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
Medicare & Medicaid Rates
Government-set reimbursement amounts
Private Insurance Rates
Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies
Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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