R055Preparation of microvascular recipient site for free island flap and subcutaneous flap immediately following ablative surgery and when recipient vessels are in site of the ablation
INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM SURGICAL PROCEDURES · FREE ISLAND FLAPS
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R055 identifies the Ontario insured service described as “Preparation of microvascular recipient site for free island flap and subcutaneous flap immediately following ablative surgery and when recipient vessels are in site of the ablation.” The listed fee and rules are reference data; the clinical record must support the service actually performed.
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