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Retinal Prosthesis
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi·MS · Ophthalmology·Medical Policy
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Jun 20, 2026
Summary
BCBS policy L.9.03.409 confirms that retinal prostheses remain investigational and are not covered. The policy was updated 1 day ago but shows no change to coverage status - all retinal prosthesis procedures continue to be non-covered.
Action Required
No immediate action required. Billing team should continue to inform patients that retinal prosthesis procedures (CPT 0100T, 0472T, 0473T and HCPCS L8608) are investigational and not covered by BCBS. If these rare procedures are requested, obtain advance beneficiary notice and expect claim denials.