67316 Revise two eye muscles
Also known as: bilateral two-muscle surgery, bilateral muscle adjustment, complex bilateral strabismus
Surgical revision of two extraocular muscles on the contralateral eye during bilateral strabismus surgery for comprehensive horizontal and vertical alignment correction.
In Plain Language
two muscle surgery on opposite eye
Clinical Context
Most complex strabismus surgery; adjusts four total muscles (two per eye) for maximum alignment correction; used for large deviations.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 10.05 |
| Total RVU | 10.05 |
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 10.05, this code ranks in the 59th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.3x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 67316?
CPT 67316 (Revise two eye muscles) is a Surgery code. Surgical revision of two extraocular muscles on the contralateral eye during bilateral strabismus surgery for comprehensive horizontal and vertical alignment correction.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 67316?
The work RVU for CPT 67316 is 10.05. This code is primarily used by Ophthalmology, Neuro-Ophthalmology. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 67316 used?
Most complex strabismus surgery; adjusts four total muscles (two per eye) for maximum alignment correction; used for large deviations.
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