M1385 – Documentation of patient reasons for patients who were not seen for the second pam survey (e.g., less than four months between baseline pam assessment and follow-up

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

Active code Carrier judgment

HCPCS codeM1385
Long description
Documentation of patient reasons for patients who were not seen for the second pam survey (e.g., less than four months between baseline pam assessment and follow-up
Short description
Pt rsn not seen 2nd pam
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, 2025
Last change
January 1, 2025 – No change

Frequently asked questions

What is HCPCS code M1385?

M1385 is a HCPCS Level II code for documentation of patient reasons for patients who were not seen for the second pam survey (e.g., less than four months between baseline pam assessment and follow-up.

Does Medicare cover M1385?

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.