CPT code 67036 represents a pars plana vitrectomy — the surgical removal of vitreous gel to access the posterior segment of the eye and introduce instruments for retinal and vitreoretinal interventions. This procedure is a high-acuity ophthalmic surgery with national relevance because it is central to managing retinal detachments, vitreous hemorrhage, macular disease, and other sight-threatening conditions that require surgical access to the posterior segment.

Key payers covered in this analysis include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find a concise overview of clinical context and the typical sites of service (hospital operating rooms and ambulatory surgery centers), plus operational benchmarks and policy-relevant items where available. The publication outlines billing and coding considerations specific to CPT code 67036, common modifier usage, and practical notes on service lines for ophthalmology and surgical departments.

This summary equips billing managers, surgical administrators, and policy analysts with the essentials for understanding how CPT code 67036 is used in clinical practice, what types of services it represents, and which national payers are commonly involved. Data not available in the input will be noted where relevant in subsequent sections.