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NCD80.6

 

INTRAOCULAR PHOTOGRAPHY

 

Effective Date of this Version

9/1/1979

 

Benefit Category

• Physicians' Services

• Note: This may not be an exhaustive list of all applicable Medicare benefit categories for this item or service.

 

Indications and Limitations of Coverage

• Intraocular photography is covered when used for the diagnosis of such conditions as:

o Macular degeneration.

o Retinal neoplasms.

o Choroid disturbances and diabetic retinopathy.

o To identify glaucoma, multiple sclerosis and other central nervous system abnormalities.

• Make Medicare payment for the use of this procedure by an opthalmologist in these situations when it is reasonable and necessary for the individual patient to receive these services.

 

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