OHIP fee codeR879

Subintimal dissection for recanalization of iliac/aorta arterial occlusive disease

CARDIOVASCULAR SURGICAL PROCEDURES · ARTERIES

$759.60

What this reference tells you

R879 identifies the Ontario insured service described as “Subintimal dissection for recanalization of iliac/aorta arterial occlusive disease.” The listed fee and rules are reference data; the clinical record must support the service actually performed.

Loaded billing requirements

2.R879 is not eligible for payment same patient same day as R860 or R861.
3.R878 and R879 include catheter placement, angiography and any image guidance. Obtaining and interpreting any images in conjunction with R878 and R879 are not eligible for payment to any physician.

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Loaded billing requirements

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