HCPCS Code M1414

Documentation of medical reason(s) for not performing the pd-l1 biomarker expression test prior to initiation of first-line immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy (e.g., patient is in an urgent or emergent situation where delay of treatment would jeopardize the patient's health status; other medical reasons/contraindication)
Short DescriptionMed rsn no pdl1 bef 1st ther
Year2026
Coverage CodeC = Carrier judgment
Action CodeN = No maintenance for this code
Action Effective DateJanuary 01, 2025
Code Added DateJanuary 01, 2025
Pricing Indicator00 = Service not separately priced by Part B (e.g., services not covered, bundled, used by part a only, etc.)
Type of Service1 = Medical care