What is OHIP billing code E775?

E775 is "Cystoscopy with catheterization of the ureter and collection of the ureteral specimen, unilateral", an OHIP Surgical Assists code from the Ontario Schedule of Benefits (Physician Services).

How much does E775 pay?

The current OHIP fee for E775 is $16.45, effective 2026-04-01, per the Ontario Schedule of Benefits.

How do I bill E775 to OHIP?

E775 is submitted through OHIP's MCEDT claims system, either directly or via billing software. SnapBill validates E775 claims against the Schedule of Benefits rules before submission.

What codes are related to E775?

Codes related to E775 in the Schedule of Benefits include Z606, Z607, E817, E776, E818, E777, E780, E783.

All codes

E775

E775 – Cystoscopy with catheterization of the ureter and collection of the ureteral specimen, unilateral

OHIP Surgical Assists Code — UROGENITAL AND URINARY SURGICAL PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits

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This procedure is performed in addition to a primary diagnostic cystoscopy (e.g., Z606, Z607). It involves the introduction of a catheter into one ureter for the purpose of collecting a ureteral specimen for diagnostic purposes. As a unilateral service, it pertains to one side only.

When to Use

Use E775 when you perform a diagnostic cystoscopy (e.g., Z606) and specifically catheterize one ureter to collect a urine specimen for cytology or culture.
Use E775 for unilateral ureteral catheterization; if you perform bilateral catheterization, you must bill E775 and E776 (the bilateral counterpart) according to the Schedule of Benefits.

Common Pitfalls

Do not bill E775 if the ureteral catheterization is part of a more comprehensive procedure like a retrograde pyelogram (E817), as the catheterization is considered integral to the imaging procedure.
Avoid billing E775 as a standalone code; it is an add-on procedure and requires a primary diagnostic cystoscopy code (e.g., Z606 or Z607) to be present on the same claim to avoid rejection.

Billing Tips

Ensure the claim includes the diagnostic cystoscopy code as the primary service, followed by E775, to ensure the secondary procedure is processed correctly by the Ministry.
If performing this procedure on a patient under 16 years of age, remember to apply the appropriate age-based premium to the total surgical fee, as E775 is classified under the surgical sections of the Schedule.

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Provider Fee$16.45

Effective: April 1, 2026

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