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E855
E855 – Laparoscopy with dye injection
OHIP Surgical Assists Code — FEMALE GENITAL SURGICAL PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits
When to Use
- Use E855 when performing a chromotubation to assess tubal patency during a diagnostic laparoscopy (Z552).
- Use E855 as an add-on procedure when dye injection is required to confirm tubal status during a therapeutic laparoscopy involving lysis of adhesions (Z553).
Common Pitfalls
- Billing E855 as a standalone service will result in an automatic rejection, as it must be submitted on the same claim as a primary laparoscopy code.
- Attempting to bill E855 with surgical codes outside of the specified Z552 or Z553 primary codes will lead to claim adjustment or rejection.
Billing Tips
- Always ensure the primary procedure code (Z552 or Z553) is listed first on the claim to satisfy the add-on dependency requirement for E855.
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