Z844Diagnostic Paracentesis for: 1) suspected intraocular infection; 2) intraocular inflammation / uveitis; or 3) suspected cancer involving the intraocular structures or fluids
OCULAR SURGICAL PROCEDURES · INCISION
$100.00What this reference tells you
Z844 identifies the Ontario insured service described as “Diagnostic Paracentesis for: 1) suspected intraocular infection; 2) intraocular inflammation / uveitis; or 3) suspected cancer involving the intraocular structures or fluids.” The listed fee and rules are reference data; the clinical record must support the service actually performed.
Loaded billing requirements
- 2.Z851 and Z844 are not eligible for payment for same patient same day as E186, E187, or E149.
- 3.Z844 is only eligible for payment if the sample obtained through paracentesis is sent for one or more of the following: a.culture b.cellular analysis c.molecular analysis
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