Assessment of visual acuity and bilateral retinal photography with a non-mydriatic retinal camera, including analysis and reporting of the images for initial or repeat assessment for presence or absence of diabetic retinopathy, in a patient with medically diagnosed diabetes, if: (a) the assessment is performed by the medical practitioner (other than an optometrist or ophthalmologist) providing the primary glycaemic management of the patient's diabetes; and (b) this item and item 12325 have not applied to the patient in the preceding 24 months; and (c) the patient does not have: (i) an existing diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy; or (ii) visual acuity of less than 6/12 in either eye; or (iii) a difference of more than 2 lines of vision between the 2 eyes at the time of presentation
Assessment of visual acuity and bilateral retinal photography with a non-mydriatic retinal camera, including analysis and reporting of the images for initial or repeat assessment for presence or absence of diabetic retinopathy, in a patient with medically diagnosed diabetes, if: (a) the assessment is performed by the medical practitioner (other than an optometrist or ophthalmologist) providing the primary glycaemic management of the patient's diabetes; and (b) this item and item 12325 have not applied to the patient in the preceding 24 months; and (c) the patient does not have: (i) an existing diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy; or (ii) visual acuity of less than 6/12 in either eye; or (iii) a difference of more than 2 lines of vision between the 2 eyes at the time of presentation
| Release | Change | Old | New |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | Fee ↑ | $58.25 | $59.75 |
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