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E821
E821 – Transperineal method add-on to Z712
OHIP Surgical Assists Code · Schedule of Benefits
This is an add-on fee payable in addition to the base fee for a needle biopsy of the prostate (Z712) when the procedure is performed using the transperineal method.
When to Use
- Use E821 specifically when performing a prostate needle biopsy via the transperineal route rather than the standard transrectal approach.
- Apply this code when the transperineal approach is selected to reduce infection risk or to access anterior prostate lesions that are difficult to reach via transrectal ultrasound.
Common Pitfalls
- Billing E821 without including the base code Z712 on the same claim will result in an automatic rejection.
- Attempting to bill a surgical assistant fee for E821 is invalid as the code specifically carries no assistant fee entitlement.
- Submitting E821 for a transrectal biopsy is a billing error; it is strictly reserved for the transperineal technique.
Billing Tips
- Ensure E821 is submitted with the suffix 'A' appended to the code to correctly signify it as an add-on procedure to Z712.
Provider Fee$20.00
Effective: April 1, 2026
Service Type
Surgery
Code Classes
Procedure
Procedure must be performed by the transperineal method.
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