Ophthalmology and Optometry Coding Alert

Tip: It helps to know the anatomy of the extraocular muscles.

How well do you know your strabismus codes? Take a look at these questions, and check your answers against our expert advice.

Question 1: The ophthalmologist resects the lateral rectus muscle in both the patient’s eyes. Which CPT^® code(s) should you report?

A: 67311
B: 67311-50
C: 67312
D: 67312-50

Question 2: The ophthalmologist resects the both the lateral rectus and medial rectus muscles in the patient’s left eye, and the superior rectus muscle in the right eye. Which CPT^® code(s) should you report?

A: 67312
B: 67312-50
C: 67312-LT, 67314-RT
D: 67312-50, 67314-RT

Question 3: The ophthalmologist resects the inferior rectus muscle in both eyes using an adjustable suture. Which CPT^® code(s) should you report?

A: 67314
B: 67314-50
C: 67335-50
D: 67314-50, 67335-50

Question 4: What ICD-10 code would you report for monocular esotropia in the right eye, with a V pattern?

A: H50.031
B: H50.011
C: H50.131
D: H50.032