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E508
E508 – Each additional joint, to D028
OHIP Surgical Assists Code — MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM SURGICAL PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits
This code represents the service for the open reduction of an additional tarso-metatarsal joint, and it must be claimed in conjunction with D028 (open reduction, one joint).
When to Use
- Use E508 for each additional tarso-metatarsal joint reduced beyond the first joint, which is billed as D028.
- Apply this code when performing an open reduction on multiple joints within the same surgical session, ensuring D028 is billed for the primary joint.
Common Pitfalls
- Billing E508 without D028 on the same claim will result in an automatic rejection as it is strictly an add-on code.
- Confusing E508 with other joint reduction codes; it is specifically restricted to tarso-metatarsal joints and cannot be used for phalangeal or metatarsal-phalangeal joint reductions.
Billing Tips
- Ensure the number of units for E508 matches the number of additional joints reduced beyond the first joint covered by D028 to avoid payment discrepancies.
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