M1261Medical Services

Patients that were on the kidney or kidney-pancreas waitlist prior to

Short description: Pts on wtlist bef dialysis

Effective date
January 1, 2024
Termination date

Related codes (M-series)

Frequently asked questions

What is HCPCS code M1261?

M1261 is a HCPCS Level II code for Patients that were on the kidney or kidney-pancreas waitlist prior to.

What category is HCPCS code M1261 in?

M1261 falls under the Medical Services category of HCPCS Level II.

When did HCPCS code M1261 become effective?

M1261 has been effective since January 1, 2024, per CMS's quarterly HCPCS update.

HCPCS Level II data from CMS (public domain). HCPCS Level I (CPT) codes are not included — CPT is copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.