M1453 Preoperative vis acu > 20/40
Also known as: good preoperative vision, visual acuity >20/40, preop vis acu > 20/40
Performance measure documenting preoperative visual acuity better than 20/40 in the operative eye. Tracks baseline vision status before surgery.
In Plain Language
Good eyesight before eye surgery; Vision better than legal limit
Clinical Context
Documents baseline visual acuity better than 20/40 before ophthalmic surgery. Important for predicting surgical outcomes and appropriateness of intervention.
RVU Information
CPT M1453 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 M1453?
CPT M1453 (Preoperative vis acu > 20/40) is a M Codes code. Performance measure documenting preoperative visual acuity better than 20/40 in the operative eye. Tracks baseline vision status before surgery.
Is M1453 covered by insurance?
M1453 is a temporary HCPCS code. Coverage varies by payer and may change when permanent codes are assigned. Documents baseline visual acuity better than 20/40 before ophthalmic surgery. Important for predicting surgical outcomes and appropriateness of intervention.
When is CPT M1453 used?
Documents baseline visual acuity better than 20/40 before ophthalmic surgery. Important for predicting surgical outcomes and appropriateness of intervention.
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