We appreciate the care and services you provide to our Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) members. Many primary care providers (PCPs) refer diabetic patients to eye care specialists for annual eye examinations. PCPs need to know details about the care their patients receive and to receive communications from their patients’ eye care specialists. We want to encourage eye care specialists to share results routinely and promptly with PCPs. There is a specific Current Procedural Terminology CPT II code that indicates the documented communication of the eye exam findings to the PCP managing the diabetes care. This is a good example of evidence of continuity and coordination of care between providers.
Why it matters: Using the proper CPT® Category II codes when filing claims can help streamline your administrative processes and ensure gaps in care are closed.
CPT II codes are tracked for certain performance measures. We use these measures to monitor and improve the quality of care our members receive. CPT II codes are more specific than CPT I codes and can help:
- Provide more accurate medical data
- Identify and close gaps in care more accurately and quickly
- Track member screenings to help you monitor care and avoid sending unnecessary reminders
Diabetic Retinal Exam |
CPT/CPT II |
Diabetic Retinopathy: Communication with the Physician Managing Ongoing Diabetes Care
Members ages 18-75 diagnosed with a diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy who had a dilated macular or fundus exam performed, had documented communication to the physician who manages the ongoing care of the patient with diabetes regarding the findings of the dilated macular or fundus exam at least once within 12 months
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5010F
Code description: Findings of dilated macular or fundus exam communicated to the physician managing the diabetes care
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Diabetic Eye Exam without Evidence of Retinopathy in Prior Year |
3072F |
Diabetic Eye Exam without Evidence of Retinopathy |
2023F, 2025F, 2033F |
Diabetic Eye Exam with Evidence of Retinopathy |
2022F, 2024F, 2026F |
Automated Eye Exam |
92229 |
Diabetic Eye Exam |
67028, 67030, 67031, 67036, 67039, 67040, 67041, 67042, 67043, 67101, 67105, 67107, 67108, 67110, 67113, 67121, 67141, 67145, 67208, 67210, 67218, 67220, 67221, 67227, 67228, 92002, 92004, 92012, 92014, 92018, 92019, 92134, 92201, 92202, 92225, 92226, 92227, 92228, 92230, 92235, 92240, 92250, 92260, 99203, 99204, 99205, 99213, 99214, 99215, 99242, 99243, 99244, 99245 |
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