CPT® Code 67334

Add-On Code

Strabismus surgery by posterior fixation suture technique, with or without muscle recession (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

The CPT® Code 67334 refers to a specific surgical procedure known as strabismus surgery utilizing the posterior fixation suture technique. This technique is designed to address issues related to strabismus, a condition where the eyes do not properly align with each other. The posterior fixation suture technique is a specialized method that involves placing sutures in a manner that alters the function of the extraocular muscles without changing their primary position. This is particularly important in cases where the alignment of the eyes needs to be corrected while maintaining the muscle's original placement. The procedure is typically performed on the fixing eye, which is the eye that is intended to be stabilized. By increasing the workload of the muscle in the fixing eye, the technique can also have a beneficial effect on the fellow eye, leading to improved alignment. The surgery is performed in conjunction with a primary procedure, which involves exposing the eye muscle, and the posterior fixation sutures are placed through the borders of the extraocular muscle. This technique may involve additional steps depending on which muscle is being addressed, such as the lateral rectus, superior rectus, or inferior rectus muscles. Overall, CPT® Code 67334 is crucial for accurately coding and billing for this complex surgical intervention aimed at correcting strabismus.