M1136 – The start of an episode of care documented in the medical record

HCPCS Level II code · M codes: Medical Services and Quality Measures

Discontinued December 31, 2020 Carrier judgment

HCPCS codeM1136
Long description
The start of an episode of care documented in the medical record
Short description
Start eoc doc med rec
Pricing indicator
00 Not separately priced by Part B (bundled, not covered or Part A only)
Medicare coverage
C Carrier judgment – coverage decided by the Medicare contractor
BETOS category
Z2 Undefined codes
Added
January 1, 2020
Last change
January 1, 2021 – No change
Termination date
December 31, 2020

Frequently asked questions

What is HCPCS code M1136?

M1136 is a HCPCS Level II code for the start of an episode of care documented in the medical record. It was discontinued on December 31, 2020.

Does Medicare cover M1136?

The HCPCS file lists coverage code C: Carrier judgment – coverage decided by the Medicare contractor. Coverage and payment also depend on local coverage determinations and the patient’s plan.

Nearby M codes

Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.