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E233
E233 – Medial canthal tendon - when done in conjunction with another procedure
OHIP Surgical Assists Code — OCULAR SURGICAL PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits
Medial canthal tendon - when done in conjunction with another procedure
When to Use
- Use E233 when performing a medial canthal tendon repair or reconstruction specifically as an add-on procedure during a more extensive oculoplastic surgery.
- Select E233 when the primary procedure is a different ocular surgical code, such as an eyelid reconstruction or lacrimal system surgery, and the tendon repair is performed through the same or a separate incision.
Common Pitfalls
- Billing E233 as a standalone procedure will result in rejection; it must be submitted with a primary surgical code to satisfy the 'in conjunction with' requirement.
- Avoid billing E233 if the tendon work is considered an inherent part of the primary procedure's surgical approach, as this may be flagged as unbundling.
Billing Tips
- Ensure the primary procedure code is listed first on the claim, followed by E233 with the appropriate 'add-on' modifier if required by your billing software to prevent automatic rejection.
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