What is OHIP billing code E005B?

E005B is "Replacement surgical assistant service", an OHIP General Preamble code from the Ontario Schedule of Benefits (Physician Services).

How do I bill E005B to OHIP?

E005B is submitted through OHIP's MCEDT claims system, either directly or via billing software. SnapBill validates E005B claims against the Schedule of Benefits rules before submission.

What codes are related to E005B?

Codes related to E005B in the Schedule of Benefits include E400B, E401B.

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E005B

E005B – Replacement surgical assistant service

OHIP General Preamble Code — GENERAL PREAMBLE · Schedule of Benefits

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When one surgical assistant (the “first assistant”) starts a procedure and is replaced by another surgical assistant (the “replacement assistant”) during a surgical procedure, the service provided by the replacement assistant constitutes E005B. The fee is calculated based on the number of time units for the time the replacement assistant is in attendance. Time units for the replacement assistant are calculated based on the total time the replacement assistant participates in the case, using the same time unit values that would have applied to the original assistant had they not been replaced. Base units are not payable for this service.

E005B is only eligible for payment when the start and stop times are documented in the patient's permanent medical record.

E400B E401B

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