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M1046 Fs oks 9-15mo < 37 < 71

M Codes

Also known as: good spine outcomes, mild ODI score

Functional status with mild outcome scores 9 to 15 months after treatment with Oswestry Disability Index score less than 37 and less than 71.

In Plain Language

Spine treatment working well; Minimal disability score after treatment

Clinical Context

Quality measure documenting good functional recovery post-treatment for spine pathology. ODI <37 indicates mild residual disability or improvement.

RVU Information

CPT M1046 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.

Billing & Documentation

M-codes cover quality measures and performance reporting. They are used in value-based care programs to track whether specific clinical actions were taken. Documentation must support that the measured action was performed or a valid exclusion applies.

Specialties

Orthopedic SurgerySpine SurgeryPhysical Medicine

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code M1046?

CPT M1046 (Fs oks 9-15mo < 37 < 71) is a M Codes code. Functional status with mild outcome scores 9 to 15 months after treatment with Oswestry Disability Index score less than 37 and less than 71.

Is M1046 covered by insurance?

M1046 is a temporary HCPCS code. Coverage varies by payer and may change when permanent codes are assigned. Quality measure documenting good functional recovery post-treatment for spine pathology. ODI <37 indicates mild residual disability or improvement.

When is CPT M1046 used?

Quality measure documenting good functional recovery post-treatment for spine pathology. ODI <37 indicates mild residual disability or improvement.

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