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E163
E163 – Dermis fat graft - delayed
OHIP Surgical Assists Code — OCULAR SURGICAL PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits
`E163` is a surgical procedure under the Ocular and Aural Surgical Procedures section, specifically for the reconstruction of the orbit. It involves the use of a dermis fat graft in a delayed fashion, meaning not immediately following an enucleation or other primary procedure.
When to Use
- Use for secondary orbital reconstruction where a dermis fat graft is harvested and placed in a socket that was enucleated or eviscerated during a previous, separate surgical encounter.
- Use when performing a delayed socket volume augmentation to address enophthalmos or superior sulcus deformity in a patient with a pre-existing anophthalmic socket.
Common Pitfalls
- Billing E163 in conjunction with a primary enucleation or evisceration procedure; E163 is strictly for delayed, secondary procedures.
- Failing to distinguish this from orbital floor fracture repairs or other reconstructive codes; ensure the procedure specifically involves the transfer of a dermis fat graft to the orbit.
Billing Tips
- Ensure the operative report clearly describes the harvesting of the dermis fat graft and its placement as a secondary procedure to justify the 'delayed' designation.
Provider Fee$514.80
Surgical Assistant Fee$75.06
Anaesthetist Fee$108.43
Non-Anaesthetist Fee$108.43
Effective: April 1, 2025
Category
Y. Ocular and Aural Surgical Procedures
Subcategory
OCULAR SURGICAL PROCEDURES
Service Type
Surgical
Code Classes
Ocular and Aural Surgical Procedures
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