Medicare AdvantageCoverageMedium impact
Retinal Telescreening for Diabetic Retinopathy
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island·RI · Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Practice·Physician / Facility
Effective date
Jan 1, 2021
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Effective January 1, 2021, primary care providers are now allowed to bill for retinal telescreening services for diabetic retinopathy. This applies to both BlueCHiP Medicare and commercial products.
Action Required
Billing team should review the full policy text at the provided URL to identify specific billing codes and requirements for retinal telescreening services. Update billing system to allow primary care providers to bill for these services for diabetic retinopathy screening.