M1453 – Patients with a pre-operative visual acuity better than 20/40

Long description

Patients with a pre-operative visual acuity better than 20/40

Short description

Preop vis acu > 20/40

Pricing indicator

00 Not separately priced by Part B (bundled, not covered or Part A only)

Medicare coverage

C Carrier judgment – coverage decided by the Medicare contractor

BETOS category

Z2 Undefined codes

Added

January 1, 2026

Last change

January 1, 2026 – No change

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