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M1428 Bilateral absence of eyes

M Codes

Also known as: bilateral anophthalmia, both eyes absent, bilateral absence eyes

Performance measure documenting bilateral absence of eyes (anophthalmia). Captures congenital or acquired absence of both globes.

In Plain Language

Missing both eyes; Both eyes absent congenital or acquired

Clinical Context

Documents bilateral anophthalmia, a congenital or acquired condition where both eyes are absent or non-functional. Excludes patients from vision-related quality measures.

RVU Information

CPT M1428 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

OphthalmologyGeneticsPediatrics

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code M1428?

CPT M1428 (Bilateral absence of eyes) is a M Codes code. Performance measure documenting bilateral absence of eyes (anophthalmia). Captures congenital or acquired absence of both globes.

Is M1428 covered by insurance?

M1428 is a temporary HCPCS code. Coverage varies by payer and may change when permanent codes are assigned. Documents bilateral anophthalmia, a congenital or acquired condition where both eyes are absent or non-functional. Excludes patients from vision-related quality measures.

When is CPT M1428 used?

Documents bilateral anophthalmia, a congenital or acquired condition where both eyes are absent or non-functional. Excludes patients from vision-related quality measures.

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