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G9520 Refract not +/- 1.0 with in 90d

G Codes

Also known as: poor refraction, suboptimal vision correction

Documentation that final refraction correction is not within plus or minus 1.0 diopter within ninety days following cataract surgery.

In Plain Language

glasses prescription still not quite right

Clinical Context

Ophthalmologic quality measure documenting refractive errors outside acceptable range following cataract surgery.

RVU Information

CPT G9520 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

OphthalmologySurgeryQuality Reporting

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code G9520?

CPT G9520 (Refract not +/- 1.0 with in 90d) is a G Codes code. Documentation that final refraction correction is not within plus or minus 1.0 diopter within ninety days following cataract surgery.

Who uses CPT code G9520?

CPT G9520 is used by Ophthalmology, Surgery, Quality Reporting. Ophthalmologic quality measure documenting refractive errors outside acceptable range following cataract surgery.

When is CPT G9520 used?

Ophthalmologic quality measure documenting refractive errors outside acceptable range following cataract surgery.

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