M1378 – Documentation of medical reason(s) for not recommending a 10 year follow-up interval (e.g., inadequate prep, familial or personal history of colonic polyps, patient had no adenoma and age is >= 66 years old, or life expectancy < 10 years, other medical reasons)
HCPCS Level II code · M codes: Medical Services and Quality Measures
HCPCS codeM1378
- Long description
- Documentation of medical reason(s) for not recommending a 10 year follow-up interval (e.g., inadequate prep, familial or personal history of colonic polyps, patient had no adenoma and age is >= 66 years old, or life expectancy < 10 years, other medical reasons)
- Short description
- Med rsn no 10 yr fu colscope
- Pricing indicator
00Not separately priced by Part B (bundled, not covered or Part A only)- Medicare coverage
CCarrier judgment – coverage decided by the Medicare contractor- BETOS category
Z2Undefined codes- Added
- January 1, 2025
- Last change
- January 1, 2025 – No change
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code M1378?
M1378 is a HCPCS Level II code for documentation of medical reason(s) for not recommending a 10 year follow-up interval (e.g., inadequate prep, familial or personal history of colonic polyps, patient had no adenoma and age is >= 66 years old, or life expectancy < 10 years, other medical reasons).
Does Medicare cover M1378?
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.
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Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.