Question 1

What is OHIP billing code E498?

Accepted Answer

E498 is "Debridement (trauma)", an OHIP Musculoskeletal System Surgical Procedures code from the Ontario Schedule of Benefits (Physician Services).

Question 2

How much does E498 pay?

Accepted Answer

The current OHIP fee for E498 is $299.00, effective 2025-04-01, per the Ontario Schedule of Benefits.

Question 3

How do I bill E498 to OHIP?

Accepted Answer

E498 is submitted through OHIP's MCEDT claims system, either directly or via billing software. SnapBill validates E498 claims against the Schedule of Benefits rules before submission.

Question 4

What codes are related to E498?

Accepted Answer

Codes related to E498 in the Schedule of Benefits include E492, E494, R687, R699.

E498 – Debridement (trauma)

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