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M1439 Sig ocu cond imp surgical out

M Codes

Also known as: ocular comorbidity present, significant eye condition affecting surgery, sig ocu cond imp surg

Performance measure documenting significant ocular condition that impairs surgical outcome or visual prognosis. Captures comorbid eye disease affecting surgery.

In Plain Language

Eye problem affecting surgery results; Comorbid eye disease impacting outcomes

Clinical Context

Documents presence of significant ocular comorbidities such as advanced macular degeneration, retinopathy, or amblyopia that may impact surgical success or visual prognosis.

RVU Information

CPT M1439 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

OphthalmologySurgical SpecialtiesOptometry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code M1439?

CPT M1439 (Sig ocu cond imp surgical out) is a M Codes code. Performance measure documenting significant ocular condition that impairs surgical outcome or visual prognosis. Captures comorbid eye disease affecting surgery.

Is M1439 covered by insurance?

M1439 is a temporary HCPCS code. Coverage varies by payer and may change when permanent codes are assigned. Documents presence of significant ocular comorbidities such as advanced macular degeneration, retinopathy, or amblyopia that may impact surgical success or visual prognosis.

When is CPT M1439 used?

Documents presence of significant ocular comorbidities such as advanced macular degeneration, retinopathy, or amblyopia that may impact surgical success or visual prognosis.

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