US · guidance
CMS Pub. 100-03, ch. 1, § 80.6
Intraocular Photography
CIM 35-39
Intraocular photography is covered when used for the diagnosis of such conditions as
macular degeneration, retinal neoplasms, choroid disturbances and diabetic retinopathy,
or to identify glaucoma, multiple sclerosis and other central nervous system
abnormalities. Make Medicare payment for the use of this procedure by an
opthalmologist in these situations when it is reasonable and necessary for the individual
patient to receive these services.
History
(Rev. 1, 10-03-03)
Provenance
- Source
- cms.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-08-25
- Edition
- iom-2026-08-25
- Content hash
1416644889f5ccc5ebf6ac772baa539d3c654099418688327e94b469443972aa
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