How To Use CPT Code 67340

CPT 67340 describes a specific surgical procedure involving the exploration and repair of detached extraocular muscles during strabismus surgery. This article will cover the official description, procedure details, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information and billing examples.

1. What is CPT Code 67340?

CPT 67340 is a code used to describe a surgical procedure that involves the exploration and repair of detached extraocular muscles during strabismus surgery. This code is used when the provider identifies an extraocular muscle detachment from the eyeball and sutures it back to its proper position while performing a separately reportable strabismus repair procedure.

2. Official Description

The official description of CPT code 67340 is: ‘Strabismus surgery involving exploration and/or repair of detached extraocular muscle(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure).’ This code should be used in conjunction with other codes for primary strabismus procedures.

3. Procedure

1. After appropriate prepping and anesthesia, the provider makes an incision either into the fornix or in the limbal area of the eye.
2. The provider then dissects and explores the area, looking for any detached extraocular muscles.
3. If a detached muscle is identified, the provider sutures it back to the eye at its proper position.
4. Once the procedure is complete, the provider closes the incision.

4. Qualifying circumstances

CPT 67340 is used when the provider performs strabismus surgery and identifies a detached extraocular muscle that requires exploration and repair. This code should only be used when the provider performs a separately reportable strabismus repair procedure and not for any other repair of extraocular muscles. Strabismus refers to a condition in which the eyes are misaligned and point in different directions.

5. When to use CPT code 67340

CPT code 67340 should be used when the provider performs a separately reportable strabismus surgery and identifies a detached extraocular muscle that requires exploration and repair. It is important to note that this code should not be used for any other repair of extraocular muscles that are not detached during strabismus surgery.

6. Documentation requirements

To support a claim for CPT code 67340, the provider must document the following information:

• Details of the strabismus surgery performed
• Identification of the detached extraocular muscle(s)
• Description of the exploration and repair procedure
• Date of the procedure
• Any additional relevant information or findings

7. Billing guidelines

When billing for CPT code 67340, ensure that the procedure meets the qualifying circumstances and is performed as a separately reportable strabismus repair procedure. It is important to use this code in conjunction with other codes for primary strabismus procedures. Do not use CPT code 67340 for any other repair of extraocular muscles that are not detached during strabismus surgery.

8. Historical information

CPT code 67340 was added to the Current Procedural Terminology system on January 1, 1991. There have been no updates or changes to the code since its addition.

9. Examples

1. A provider performs strabismus surgery and identifies a detached extraocular muscle during the procedure. The provider explores and sutures the muscle back to its proper position. CPT code 67340 should be used to report this procedure.
2. During strabismus surgery, the provider discovers a detached extraocular muscle and performs the necessary exploration and repair. CPT code 67340 is appropriate for this procedure.
3. While performing strabismus surgery, the provider identifies a detached extraocular muscle and successfully sutures it back to the eye. CPT code 67340 should be used to report this specific procedure.
4. A provider performs strabismus surgery and discovers a detached extraocular muscle that requires exploration and repair. CPT code 67340 is the appropriate code to report this procedure.
5. During strabismus surgery, the provider identifies a detached extraocular muscle and performs the necessary exploration and repair. CPT code 67340 should be used to report this specific procedure.
6. A detached extraocular muscle is identified and repaired during strabismus surgery. The provider uses CPT code 67340 to report this procedure.
7. While performing strabismus surgery, the provider discovers a detached extraocular muscle and successfully sutures it back to the eye. CPT code 67340 is appropriate for this procedure.
8. A provider performs strabismus surgery and identifies a detached extraocular muscle during the procedure. The provider explores and sutures the muscle back to its proper position. CPT code 67340 should be used to report this procedure.
9. During strabismus surgery, the provider discovers a detached extraocular muscle that requires exploration and repair. CPT code 67340 is the appropriate code to report this procedure.
10. While performing strabismus surgery, the provider identifies a detached extraocular muscle and performs the necessary exploration and repair. CPT code 67340 should be used to report this specific procedure.