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E148
E148 – Vitrectomy, complete and by posterior approach
OHIP Ocular and Aural Surgical Procedures Code — OCULAR SURGICAL PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits
Vitrectomy, complete and by posterior approach, with or without vitreous exchange (air, gas, or artificial vitreous substance). E148 includes the removal of silicone oil along with residual vitreous, if performed. E938 (transscleral retinal suturing) is an add-on to E148. E940 (anterior vitrectomy) is not eligible for payment with E148. E151 is only eligible with E148 when laser is performed to treat a retinal detachment with subretinal fluid, in association with the vitrectomy. E141 is only eligible with E148 when removal of lens fragments in the posterior vitreous requires a separate instrument (fragmatome unit). E148 is not eligible for payment with E112 (pneumatic retinopexy) on the same day.
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