OHIP fee codeE618

with decortication of remaining lobe(s) or major thoracic lysis of adhesions (requiring at least 60 minutes of additional dedicated operative time) add

RESPIRATORY SURGICAL PROCEDURES · LUNGS AND PLEURA

$426.50

What this reference tells you

E618 identifies the Ontario insured service described as “with decortication of remaining lobe(s) or major thoracic lysis of adhesions (requiring at least 60 minutes of additional dedicated operative time) add.” The listed fee and rules are reference data; the clinical record must support the service actually performed.

Loaded billing requirements

E618 is only eligible for payment when a minimum of 60 minutes is dedicated to decortication of remaining lobes and/or major thoracic lysis of adhesions, exclusive of time spent rendering any other service or procedure to the patient.

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Loaded billing requirements

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