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E444
E444 – Radiofrequency ablation
OHIP Surgical Assists Code — DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits
with radiofrequency ablation, to G233 - add 50%
When to Use
- Use E444 as an add-on to G233 when performing a celiac plexus block specifically utilizing radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for chronic pain management.
- Apply this code only when the procedure involves the thermal destruction of nerve tissue via RFA, rather than a standard chemical neurolysis or diagnostic block.
Common Pitfalls
- Billing E444 without a corresponding G233 claim will result in an automatic rejection as it is a dependent percentage-based add-on.
- Attempting to bill E444 with other nerve block codes not explicitly listed in the Schedule of Benefits as eligible for this specific RFA premium will lead to audit recovery.
Billing Tips
- Ensure the claim for G233 and the E444 premium are submitted on the same service date to ensure the 50% calculation is applied correctly by the system.
Percentage Premium: 0.5%
This code applies a percentage increase to the base procedure fee
Provider Fee$0.01
Effective: September 1, 2011
Category
J. Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures
Subcategory
DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES
Service Type
PercentageIncrease
Code Classes
Other Premiums (including After Hours Procedure Premiums)
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