Question 1

What is OHIP billing code E553?

Accepted Answer

E553 is "Banked bone or bone substitutes", an OHIP Musculoskeletal System Surgical Procedures code from the Ontario Schedule of Benefits (Physician Services).

Question 2

How much does E553 pay?

Accepted Answer

The current OHIP fee for E553 is $25.15, effective 2025-04-01, per the Ontario Schedule of Benefits.

Question 3

How do I bill E553 to OHIP?

Accepted Answer

E553 is submitted through OHIP's MCEDT claims system, either directly or via billing software. SnapBill validates E553 claims against the Schedule of Benefits rules before submission.

Question 4

What codes are related to E553?

Accepted Answer

Codes related to E553 in the Schedule of Benefits include E551, E552, Z279, R200.

E553 – Banked bone or bone substitutes

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