CV ASC Registry Education-Seq#7466 (Functional Capacity)

Seq#7466 (Functional Capacity)

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Functional capacity of a patient, measured in METS, indicates their ability to perform activities. Sequence 7466 in medical records documents the most recent functional capacity six months before the current procedure, defined by Sequence 7000. Pre-op evaluation must include explicit documentation of functional capacity to determine surgery eligibility. MET is a unit measuring energy requirements of activities. If a patient's capacity is unknown, select Sequence 7467, Functional Capacity, Unknown.

Keywords

functional capacity

METS

patient

pre-op evaluation

surgery eligibility