The operative report states that the physician performed strabismus surgery, requiring resection of the medial rectus muscle. CPT Code: 67314
What will be an ideal response?
Correct Code: 67311
The CPT code selection is for resection of one vertical muscle, but the medial rectus muscle is horizontal.
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