Z116any method, when sutures are used
INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM SURGICAL PROCEDURES · INCISION
$32.45What this reference tells you
Z116 identifies the Ontario insured service described as “any method, when sutures are used.” The listed fee and rules are reference data; the clinical record must support the service actually performed.
Loaded billing requirements
- Z116 may be allowed more than once on an IC basis if medically necessary (in order to make a diagnosis or to plan treatment) to biopsy more than one lesion or to obtain a second biopsy from an extensive lesion. If claimed, may be allowed with chemical t reatm...
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