E860diagnostic laparoscopy prior to laparotomy add
FEMALE GENITAL SURGICAL PROCEDURES · EXCISION, SUTURE OR REPAIR
$131.45What this reference tells you
E860 identifies the Ontario insured service described as “diagnostic laparoscopy prior to laparotomy add.” The listed fee and rules are reference data; the clinical record must support the service actually performed.
Loaded billing requirements
- an intra-abdominal procedure, the laparoscopy is not eligible for payment. 2. When a diagnostic laparoscopy is performed prior to laparotomy, the initial procedure should be claimed as E860. 3. When an exploratory laparotomy is performed followed by a colosto...
- an intra-abdominal procedure, the laparoscopy is not eligible for additional payment. 5. A diagnostic laparoscopy is eligible for payment as E860 when rendered prior to laparotomy.
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Confirm the current Ministry publication, the patient and provider context, the date of service, and documentation supporting the claim. A searchable reference does not establish eligibility or guarantee payment.