G9517 No impr vis acuit with in 90d
Also known as: no vision improvement, poor surgical outcome
Documentation that patient's visual acuity did not improve within ninety days following cataract surgery or refractive surgery.
In Plain Language
eyesight didn't improve after eye surgery
Clinical Context
Ophthalmologic quality measure identifying patients with suboptimal visual outcomes after cataract or refractive surgery.
RVU Information
CPT G9517 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.
Billing & Documentation
G-codes are CMS-specific HCPCS codes for services not covered by standard CPT. Documentation requirements follow the same standards as the equivalent CPT service. Check Medicare LCD/NCD policies for coverage criteria.
How This Code Compares
This code has a work RVU of 0.00, meaning it does not have a physician work component assigned by CMS. In the G Codes category, 85% of codes share this characteristic.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code G9517?
CPT G9517 (No impr vis acuit with in 90d) is a G Codes code. Documentation that patient's visual acuity did not improve within ninety days following cataract surgery or refractive surgery.
Who uses CPT code G9517?
CPT G9517 is used by Ophthalmology, Surgery, Quality Reporting. Ophthalmologic quality measure identifying patients with suboptimal visual outcomes after cataract or refractive surgery.
When is CPT G9517 used?
Ophthalmologic quality measure identifying patients with suboptimal visual outcomes after cataract or refractive surgery.
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