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Corneal Topography/Computer-Assisted Corneal Topography/Photokeratoscopy
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi·MS · Ophthalmology, Optometry·Medical Policy
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
BCBS Mississippi updated their corneal topography policy, changing computer-assisted corneal topography from 'not medically necessary' to 'investigational' status. Non-computer-assisted corneal topography remains bundled into general ophthalmological evaluation and management services and cannot be billed separately.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team must ensure computer-assisted corneal topography procedures are not being billed separately as they are considered investigational and will be denied. Verify that non-computer-assisted corneal topography is not being billed separately from ophthalmological evaluation and management services (CPT 92002-92014). Update billing system rules to prevent separate billing for these bundled services.