67335 Eye suture during surgery
Also known as: suture lysis, adjust-down, postoperative adjustment
Add-on code for suture lysis or release during postoperative adjustment of previously placed adjustable sutures in extraocular muscle strabismus surgery.
In Plain Language
relaxing stitch tension after eye muscle surgery
Clinical Context
Performed days to weeks after muscle surgery when eye alignment overcorrects; uses topical anesthetic and gonioscopic lens visualization.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 3.15 |
| Total RVU | 3.15 |
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 3.15, this code ranks in the 22nd percentile among Surgery codes — 2.5x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 67335?
CPT 67335 (Eye suture during surgery) is a Surgery code. Add-on code for suture lysis or release during postoperative adjustment of previously placed adjustable sutures in extraocular muscle strabismus surgery.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 67335?
The work RVU for CPT 67335 is 3.15. This code is primarily used by Ophthalmology, Neuro-Ophthalmology.
When is CPT 67335 used?
Performed days to weeks after muscle surgery when eye alignment overcorrects; uses topical anesthetic and gonioscopic lens visualization.
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