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E896
E896 – Sophisticated micro-electrode recording during stereotaxis
OHIP Surgical Assists Code — NEUROLOGICAL SURGICAL PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits
This is an add-on fee for sophisticated micro-electrode recording during stereotaxis. This service is payable in addition to N123 (Stereotaxis - intracranial). The context of 'Functional stereotaxy' on page suggests this service is typically part of neuroablative and implantation therapy for movement disorders.
When to Use
- Use E896 when performing micro-electrode recording to map neuronal activity during deep brain stimulation (DBS) lead placement.
- Use E896 during thalamotomy or pallidotomy procedures where micro-electrode recording is required to confirm target coordinates for stereotactic ablation.
Common Pitfalls
- Billing E896 without an associated N123 claim will result in an automatic rejection.
- Attempting to bill E896 for standard intraoperative imaging or basic stereotactic guidance that does not involve micro-electrode recording will lead to audit recovery.
Billing Tips
- Ensure the claim for E896 is submitted on the same claim record as the primary stereotactic procedure N123 to maintain the required linkage.
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