Patient diagnosed with exotropia. Surgeon performs bilateral recession of lateral rectus muscles.
Abstract from Documentation:
1. What is the definition of exotropia?
2. Refer to Basic CPT/HCPCS: How is the lateral rectus muscle classified (vertical or horizontal)?
3. Time Code:
1. Type of strabismus in which the eyes are turned outward
2. Horizontal
3. Index:
Strabismus, Repair, One Horizontal Muscle
Code(s):
67311-50 Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; one horizontal muscle
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