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E516

E516Endocarditis complexity premium

OHIP Surgical Assists Code · Schedule of Benefits

Endocarditis complexity premium, to procedural fee(s)

When to Use

  • Use E516 when performing a valve replacement (e.g., R724) specifically necessitated by active vegetation or annular abscess confirmed by preoperative imaging.
  • Apply this premium during urgent surgical debridement or reconstruction of cardiac structures (e.g., R726) where active endocarditis significantly increases technical complexity compared to elective cases.

Common Pitfalls

  • Billing E516 for patients with a history of endocarditis who are undergoing routine valve surgery for non-infectious reasons; the infection must be active.
  • Attaching E516 to procedural codes that are not explicitly listed as eligible, leading to automatic rejection by the Ministry.
  • Failing to clearly document the intraoperative findings of infection, which is the primary audit trigger for this premium.

Billing Tips

  • Ensure E516 is submitted on the same claim as the primary cardiovascular procedure (e.g., R724-R737) to trigger the 25% automatic calculation.

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