M1052 Lg pn not meas with vas 1yr po
Also known as: post-op pain unmeasured, inadequate pain assessment
Large pain not measured with visual analog scale one year post-operative period.
In Plain Language
Post-surgery pain not properly recorded; Pain assessment missing after surgery
Clinical Context
Quality measure documenting gap in post-operative pain assessment using validated VAS scale. Indicates need for standardized pain monitoring.
RVU Information
CPT M1052 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code M1052?
CPT M1052 (Lg pn not meas with vas 1yr po) is a M Codes code. Large pain not measured with visual analog scale one year post-operative period.
Is M1052 covered by insurance?
M1052 is a temporary HCPCS code. Coverage varies by payer and may change when permanent codes are assigned. Quality measure documenting gap in post-operative pain assessment using validated VAS scale. Indicates need for standardized pain monitoring.
When is CPT M1052 used?
Quality measure documenting gap in post-operative pain assessment using validated VAS scale. Indicates need for standardized pain monitoring.
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