67318 Revise eye muscle(s)
Also known as: complex muscle surgery, muscle reattachment, transposition
Surgical revision of extraocular muscle(s) including any necessary re-attachment, transposition, or additional adjustment during complex strabismus repair.
In Plain Language
eye muscle repair and reattachment
Clinical Context
Complex cases involving muscle transposition, re-attachment of previously separated muscle, or procedures requiring additional technical manipulation.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 9.56 |
| Total RVU | 9.56 |
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 9.56, this code ranks in the 57th 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 67318?
CPT 67318 (Revise eye muscle(s)) is a Surgery code. Surgical revision of extraocular muscle(s) including any necessary re-attachment, transposition, or additional adjustment during complex strabismus repair.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 67318?
The work RVU for CPT 67318 is 9.56. This code is primarily used by Ophthalmology, Neuro-Ophthalmology. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 67318 used?
Complex cases involving muscle transposition, re-attachment of previously separated muscle, or procedures requiring additional technical manipulation.
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