67312 Revise two eye muscles
Also known as: bilateral muscle surgery, two muscle strabismus repair, combined muscle adjustment
Surgical revision of two extraocular muscles (horizontal muscles on same eye or vertical muscles) for strabismus correction involving bilateral muscle adjustment.
In Plain Language
surgery on two eye muscles; adjustment of multiple muscles for eye alignment
Clinical Context
More complex strabismus cases requiring adjustment of opposing or bilateral muscles; provides better biomechanical balance than single muscle surgery.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 9.26 |
| Total RVU | 9.26 |
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 9.26, this code ranks in the 56th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.2x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 67312?
CPT 67312 (Revise two eye muscles) is a Surgery code. Surgical revision of two extraocular muscles (horizontal muscles on same eye or vertical muscles) for strabismus correction involving bilateral muscle adjustment.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 67312?
The work RVU for CPT 67312 is 9.26. This code is primarily used by Ophthalmology, Neuro-Ophthalmology. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 67312 used?
More complex strabismus cases requiring adjustment of opposing or bilateral muscles; provides better biomechanical balance than single muscle surgery.
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