CPT code 67314 designates surgical repair for strabismus involving recession or resection of extraocular muscles to realign the eye. This procedure matters nationally because strabismus surgery addresses functional vision impairment, reduces diplopia, and can improve binocular vision and quality of life across pediatric and adult populations. It is commonly performed in ambulatory surgical centers and hospital outpatient departments, and it has implications for surgical resource use, preoperative evaluation, and postoperative follow-up care.

Key payers in this analysis include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find a concise overview of the procedure’s clinical intent and service context, payer coverage considerations, and benchmarks where available. The publication summarizes coding specifics for billing and claims submission, typical sites of service, and the clinical scenarios in which a recession or resection is performed. It also outlines common modifiers associated with surgical services and notes when additional documentation or global period rules may be relevant.

This resource is intended for billing managers, ophthalmology practice administrators, coding specialists, and policy analysts seeking a national-level summary of CPT code 67314, its clinical application, and the payer landscape affecting reimbursement and coverage policies.