M1487 – Patients in hospice in the year before or during the period of evaluation

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

Active code Carrier judgment

HCPCS codeM1487
Long description
Patients in hospice in the year before or during the period of evaluation
Short description
Pt adm to hospice dur eval
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, 2026
Last change
January 1, 2026 – No change

Frequently asked questions

What is HCPCS code M1487?

M1487 is a HCPCS Level II code for patients in hospice in the year before or during the period of evaluation.

Does Medicare cover M1487?

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.