67331 Eye surgery follow-up add-on
Also known as: re-do adjustment, intraoperative re-adjustment
Add-on code for intraoperative manipulation and re-alignment of extraocular muscles following initial strabismus surgery during same operative session.
In Plain Language
additional muscle adjustment during same surgery
Clinical Context
Applied when initial muscle positioning requires significant adjustment during same session; represents additional operative complexity.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.95 |
| Total RVU | 1.95 |
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. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 1.95, this code ranks in the 13th percentile among Surgery codes — 4.1x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 67331?
CPT 67331 (Eye surgery follow-up add-on) is a Surgery code. Add-on code for intraoperative manipulation and re-alignment of extraocular muscles following initial strabismus surgery during same operative session.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 67331?
The work RVU for CPT 67331 is 1.95. This code is primarily used by Ophthalmology, Neuro-Ophthalmology.
When is CPT 67331 used?
Applied when initial muscle positioning requires significant adjustment during same session; represents additional operative complexity.
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