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E744
E744 – Oesophageal hiatus hernia repair with gastroplasty
OHIP Surgical Assists Code — DIGESTIVE SYSTEM SURGICAL PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits
When to Use
- Use E744 as an add-on when performing a Collis gastroplasty to lengthen a shortened esophagus during a hiatus hernia repair (S091, S092, or S079).
- Apply this code specifically when the surgical technique requires the creation of a neo-esophagus to facilitate the reduction of the stomach into the abdominal cavity.
Common Pitfalls
- Billing E744 as a standalone procedure; it is strictly an add-on code and will be rejected if not linked to a primary S091, S092, or S079 claim.
- Failing to bill E742 when a cholecystectomy or vagotomy is performed alongside the hernia repair and gastroplasty, as these require separate add-on coding.
Billing Tips
- Ensure the primary procedure (S091, S092, or S079) is billed on the same claim as E744 to avoid automatic rejection for missing the base procedure.
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