MedicaidBilling CodesMedium impact
Proposed Amendments 10.09.14
Maryland Medicaid·MD · Optometry, Ophthalmology·Vision Services
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Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Maryland Medicaid is proposing amendments to vision care services regulations to align with state optometry laws and transition from local billing codes to nationally recognized CPT-4 codes and HCFA-1500 forms. The changes also update definitions for optometric practice and examination requirements.
Action Required
By October 25, 1999: Review proposed amendments to Maryland Medicaid vision care regulations. Billing teams should prepare to transition from local billing codes to CPT-4 codes and HCFA-1500 forms once final regulations are published. Submit comments to Michele Phinney at 201 W. Preston Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 if needed.