CPT code 67015 identifies a posterior segment ophthalmic procedure in which a needle is introduced through the pars plana to aspirate vitreous, subretinal, or choroidal fluid. This code captures a targeted, needle-based drainage or aspiration technique used in managing select retinal and posterior chamber fluid collections. Nationally, the code is relevant where ophthalmic microsurgery and retinal procedures are performed and billed across ambulatory surgical centers and hospital operating rooms.

Key payers included in the discussion are Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find a clinical and billing-focused overview of the procedure, context on typical sites of service, and what to expect in terms of coding classification. The publication outlines common modifier usage and payer considerations where available, clarifies the clinical intent of the procedure, and summarizes areas where input data is absent.

This summary is intended for health policy analysts, coding professionals, and clinical administrators seeking concise national-level context for CPT code 67015, including clinical indication framing, service setting expectations, and the types of benchmarking and policy updates that are commonly relevant to ophthalmic surgical codes. Data not available in the input is noted where applicable.