What is OHIP billing code D029?

D029 is "Open reduction - Interphalangeal dislocation", an OHIP Orthopaedic Surgery code from the Ontario Schedule of Benefits (Physician Services).

How much does D029 pay?

The current OHIP fee for D029 is $151.25, effective 2025-04-01, per the Ontario Schedule of Benefits.

How do I bill D029 to OHIP?

D029 is submitted through OHIP's MCEDT claims system, either directly or via billing software. SnapBill validates D029 claims against the Schedule of Benefits rules before submission.

What codes are related to D029?

Codes related to D029 in the Schedule of Benefits include D035, D036, R402, D027, E584, E578, D030, E579.

All codes

D029

D029 – Open reduction - Interphalangeal dislocation

OHIP Orthopaedic Surgery Code — MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM SURGICAL PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits

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Open reduction of an interphalangeal dislocation of the foot. This is a surgical procedure listed under the 'Foot and Ankle' section of the Schedule of Benefits. This service is performed by a surgeon (suffix A) and may be accompanied by a surgical assistant (suffix B) and an anaesthesiologist (suffix C).

When to Use

Use D029 when a formal incision is required to achieve reduction of a dislocated interphalangeal joint of the foot, as opposed to a closed reduction which is typically billed as a minor procedure or included in an assessment.
Select D029 for open reduction procedures where the joint remains unstable or irreducible via closed manipulation, necessitating surgical exposure.

Common Pitfalls

Billing D029 for a closed reduction; closed procedures are not surgical and do not qualify for this fee code.
Failing to include the required Injury Severity Score (ISS) documentation in the medical record when claiming the E420 trauma premium, which leads to automatic claim rejection.
Confusing D029 with D028 (Open reduction of metatarsophalangeal dislocation); ensure the anatomical site (interphalangeal vs. metatarsophalangeal) is clearly specified in the operative report.

Billing Tips

Ensure the operative report explicitly describes the surgical incision and the necessity of the open approach to justify the D029 fee over non-surgical alternatives.
When claiming after-hours premiums (E409 or E410), ensure the case start time is accurately recorded, as these are strictly dependent on the commencement time of the procedure.

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Provider Fee$151.25

Surgical Assistant Fee$75.06

Anaesthetist Fee$92.94

Non-Anaesthetist Fee$92.94

Effective: April 1, 2025

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