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E385
E385 – Percutaneous discotomy - additional level
OHIP Surgical Assists Code — SPINAL SURGICAL PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits
each additional level of percutaneous discotomy, to N571
When to Use
- Use E385 in conjunction with N571 when performing percutaneous discotomy on a second or subsequent spinal level during the same operative session.
- Apply this code only when the primary procedure N571 has been billed for the first level treated.
Common Pitfalls
- Billing E385 without an associated N571 claim will result in an automatic rejection as it is a dependent add-on code.
- Attempting to bill E385 for multiple levels without clearly documenting the distinct spinal levels treated increases the risk of audit recovery.
- Mistaking E385 for a primary procedure code; it does not carry the full value of the initial discotomy and must be submitted as an add-on.
Billing Tips
- Ensure the number of units for E385 matches the number of additional levels treated beyond the first level covered by N571.
Provider Fee$71.40
Effective: April 1, 2025
Category
Z. Spinal Surgical Procedures
Subcategory
SPINAL SURGICAL PROCEDURES
Service Type
Add-on
Code Classes
Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures
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