Retinal Telescreening for Diabetic Retinopathy
Retinal telescreening with digital imaging and manual grading of images may be considered medically necessary as a screening technique for the detection of diabetic retinopathy. Digital retinal imaging with image interpretation by FDA-approved artificial intelligence software, such as IDX-DR or EyeArt, may be considered medically necessary for screening for diabetic retinopathy. Retinal telescreening is considered investigational for all other indications, including the monitoring and management of disease in individuals diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy.