Reader Questions:
Count One Eye for Each Strabismus Code
Published on Mon Jun 21, 2021
Question: Our surgeon performed a resection procedure on two horizontal muscles for strabismus. We reported 67312 (Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 2 horizontal muscles) but our auditor said this is wrong. Can you advise? Kentucky Subscriber Answer: During strabismus surgery, the surgeon shortens or lengthens the muscles surrounding the eye, which changes the alignment of one or both eyes. [...]