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E069
E069 – Preparation of a contracted recipient site
OHIP Surgical Assists Code — INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM SURGICAL PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits
When to Use
- Use E069 when you must perform a formal release or excision of scar tissue at a recipient site to accommodate a pedicle flap (R070 or R080).
- Apply this code when the recipient bed is significantly contracted, requiring additional surgical preparation beyond the standard flap inset procedure.
Common Pitfalls
- Claiming E069 as a standalone service will result in an automatic rejection; it must be submitted on the same claim as R070 or R080.
- Billing E069 for routine flap site preparation that is already considered part of the global surgical fee for R070 or R080 will lead to audit recovery.
Billing Tips
- Ensure your operative report explicitly details the specific work performed to address the contracture, as this justifies the add-on fee over the base R070/R080 procedure.
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