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E833
E833 – Epidural and spinal injections - with insertion of subcutaneous port
OHIP Surgical Assists Code — DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits
When to Use
- Use E833 when performing a tunneled epidural catheter placement for long-term pain management where a subcutaneous port is surgically implanted to facilitate repeated access.
- Apply this code specifically as an add-on when the primary procedure is a percutaneous epidural injection using G117, G119, G246, or G918.
Common Pitfalls
- Billing E833 as a standalone procedure will result in an automatic rejection, as it requires a valid parent code (G117, G119, G246, or G918) on the same claim.
- Attempting to bill E833 alongside concurrent surgical procedures or general anaesthesia fees will trigger a rejection due to the strict restriction on parent code eligibility.
Billing Tips
- Ensure the claim includes the specific parent injection code (G117, G119, G246, or G918) on the same date of service to satisfy the add-on requirement for the port insertion.
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