New MBS Items for Testing of Diabetic Retinopathy with a Non-mydriatic Retinal Camera
Medicare Benefits Schedule – listing of photography with non-mydriatic retinal cameras
From 1 November 2016, Medicare benefits will be available for the testing of Diabetic Retinopathy with a non-mydriatic retinal camera.
Description of the measure
Patients with medically diagnosed diabetes will be eligible to receive Medicare benefits for the test once every 2 years. Patients of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent with medically diagnosed diabetes will be eligible to receive Medicare benefits for the test once every 12 months.
