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M1049 Fs wth scr no odi pre and p

M Codes

Also known as: pre-post disk assessment, before-after screening

Functional status with screening done and no objective signs of diskogenic impairment documented before and after treatment.

In Plain Language

Disk health checked before and after; Pre-treatment and post-treatment comparison

Clinical Context

Quality measure documenting comprehensive diskogenic impairment evaluation before and after spine intervention.

RVU Information

CPT M1049 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

Spine SurgeryOrthopedic SurgeryPhysical Medicine

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code M1049?

CPT M1049 (Fs wth scr no odi pre and p) is a M Codes code. Functional status with screening done and no objective signs of diskogenic impairment documented before and after treatment.

Is M1049 covered by insurance?

M1049 is a temporary HCPCS code. Coverage varies by payer and may change when permanent codes are assigned. Quality measure documenting comprehensive diskogenic impairment evaluation before and after spine intervention.

When is CPT M1049 used?

Quality measure documenting comprehensive diskogenic impairment evaluation before and after spine intervention.

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CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.