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M1330 Doc pts rsn no follow-up xm

M Codes

Also known as: documented no follow-up reason, retinal exam exception, documented follow-up delay

Documented reason for no follow-up eye examination. Records valid clinical reasons explaining delayed or missed retinal follow-up.

In Plain Language

good reason for not coming back to eye doctor; documented why no follow-up

Clinical Context

Ophthalmology quality measure exception documenting medical or logistical reasons for not completing recommended retinal follow-up examinations.

RVU Information

CPT M1330 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

OphthalmologyQuality Reporting

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code M1330?

CPT M1330 (Doc pts rsn no follow-up xm) is a M Codes code. Documented reason for no follow-up eye examination. Records valid clinical reasons explaining delayed or missed retinal follow-up.

Is M1330 covered by insurance?

M1330 is a temporary HCPCS code. Coverage varies by payer and may change when permanent codes are assigned. Ophthalmology quality measure exception documenting medical or logistical reasons for not completing recommended retinal follow-up examinations.

When is CPT M1330 used?

Ophthalmology quality measure exception documenting medical or logistical reasons for not completing recommended retinal follow-up examinations.

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