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Diabetes screening: Recommendations for psychiatrists
Cigna·Psychiatry·Coverage
Effective date
Apr 1, 2024
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Evernorth now strongly recommends quarterly metabolic screenings for patients on atypical antipsychotic medications to monitor for diabetes and weight gain side effects. This is a clinical recommendation rather than a billing requirement, but may generate additional screening visits and lab orders.
Action Required
Psychiatrists should schedule quarterly metabolic screening appointments for patients on atypical antipsychotics starting at medication initiation. Front desk staff should add screening reminders to patient charts. Billing team should be prepared for increased lab orders and diabetes screening visits from psychiatry patients.