M1449 Pt dx scz/pys bef end msr pd

Patients with an active diagnosis of schizophrenia or psychotic disorder any time prior to the end of the measure assessment period

Medicare pricing for M1449

Physician Fee Schedule (CY 2026, RVU26D)

Status M: measurement code, reporting only.

Payer policies and prior authorization for M1449

Medicaid fee-for-service

Prior authorization required or conditional in IN.

  • VT: $0.00 (outpatient_hospital_opps), effective Feb 1, 2026
  • WY: $0.00 (outpatient_hospital_apc, Children's Hospitals), effective Apr 1, 2026

From payers' published prior-auth lists, coverage policies and state Medicaid fee schedules, updated Oct 16, 2026. The role is what the policy's own code table or text says about the code. Not a guarantee of coverage or payment; verify with the payer. CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.