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E828
E828 – Rigid internal fixation
OHIP Surgical Assists Code — MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM SURGICAL PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits
This service is for rigid internal fixation, using any method, and is billed as an add-on to F139 (open reduction of mandible fracture). Rigid internal fixation may include the use of a miniplate(s), or other internal fixation device(s).
When to Use
- Use E828 as an add-on to F139 when you perform an open reduction of a mandible fracture and secure the site using miniplates or screws.
- Apply this code when the clinical documentation confirms rigid internal fixation was necessary to stabilize the fracture site beyond standard intermaxillary fixation.
Common Pitfalls
- Billing E828 for multiple plates on a single fracture line is incorrect, as the code is limited to one service per major fracture line.
- Submitting E828 without a corresponding F139 claim will result in an automatic rejection, as it is strictly an add-on procedure.
Billing Tips
- Ensure your operative report explicitly details the use of miniplates or internal fixation devices for each fracture line to justify the E828 units claimed.
Provider Fee$193.50
Effective: April 1, 2026
Category
N. Musculoskeletal System Surgical Procedures
Subcategory
MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM SURGICAL PROCEDURES
Service Type
Procedure
Code Classes
Musculoskeletal System Surgical Procedures
Rigid internal fixation may include the use of a miniplate(s), or other internal fixation device(s).
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