67311 Revise eye muscle
Also known as: strabismus surgery, muscle surgery, eye alignment surgery, muscle advancement/recession
Surgical revision of a single rectus or oblique extraocular muscle for correction of strabismus, including advancement, recession, or transposition.
In Plain Language
eye muscle adjustment surgery; surgery to straighten eye alignment
Clinical Context
Performed for horizontal strabismus (esotropia, exotropia) or vertical misalignment; adjustable sutures allow fine-tuning post-operatively.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 5.78 |
| Total RVU | 5.78 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. This code has a 90-day global period, which includes the day of the procedure, 1 day preoperative, and 90 days of postoperative care. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 5.78, this code ranks in the 39th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.4x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 67311?
CPT 67311 (Revise eye muscle) is a Surgery code. Surgical revision of a single rectus or oblique extraocular muscle for correction of strabismus, including advancement, recession, or transposition.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 67311?
The work RVU for CPT 67311 is 5.78. This code is primarily used by Ophthalmology, Neuro-Ophthalmology. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 67311 used?
Performed for horizontal strabismus (esotropia, exotropia) or vertical misalignment; adjustable sutures allow fine-tuning post-operatively.
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