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E580
E580 – Suture extensor tendon - each additional
OHIP Surgical Assists Code — MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM SURGICAL PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits
This code is used for the suture of each additional extensor tendon. It is an add-on code and must be billed in conjunction with `R578`, which covers the repair of the first tendon. This service is listed under the 'HAND AND WRIST' section of the Schedule of Benefits.
When to Use
- Use E580 for the second and each subsequent extensor tendon repaired during the same operative session as the primary repair billed under R578.
- Apply this code when multiple extensor tendons are identified and sutured through the same surgical incision site.
Common Pitfalls
- Billing E580 as a standalone procedure; it must always be linked to an R578 claim to avoid automatic rejection.
- Attempting to use E580 for flexor tendon repairs, which fall under different procedural codes in the Schedule of Benefits.
- Failure to document the specific number of tendons repaired, which can lead to audit recovery if the claim is flagged for review.
Billing Tips
- If a second incision is required to access additional tendons, review Surgical Preamble SP2 to determine if the additional repair should be billed as a separate primary procedure rather than using the E580 add-on code.
Provider Fee$119.40
Effective: April 1, 2026
Category
N. Musculoskeletal System Surgical Procedures
Subcategory
MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM SURGICAL PROCEDURES
Service Type
Procedure
Code Classes
Musculoskeletal System Surgical Procedures
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