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E882
E882 – Laryngectomy with thyroid lobectomy
OHIP Surgical Assists Code — RESPIRATORY SURGICAL PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits
This is an add-on fee payable to the surgeon when a thyroid lobectomy or hemithyroidectomy is performed at the same time as another major procedure. It is specifically listed as an add-on to M081 (total laryngectomy), `S068 (pharyngo-laryngectomy), and S792` (re-exploration of neck for hyperparathyroidism). This service is added to the fee for the primary procedure.
When to Use
- Use E882 when performing a concurrent thyroid lobectomy during a total laryngectomy (M081) or pharyngo-laryngectomy (S068) to address direct tumor involvement of the thyroid gland.
- Apply this code when a thyroid lobectomy is required during a neck re-exploration (S792) if the pathology necessitates the removal of the thyroid lobe alongside the parathyroid procedure.
Common Pitfalls
- Do not bill E882 as a standalone procedure; it will be rejected as it is strictly an add-on code dependent on the primary surgical fee.
- Avoid billing E882 if the thyroid tissue is merely biopsied or if a total thyroidectomy is performed, as E883 or E884 may be the appropriate codes for more extensive thyroid resections.
Billing Tips
- Ensure the primary procedure (M081, S068, or S792) is billed on the same claim as E882 to trigger the correct payment logic and avoid manual review delays.
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