What is OHIP billing code F017?

F017 is "Open reduction, one or more", an OHIP Anaesthesia code from the Ontario Schedule of Benefits (Physician Services).

How much does F017 pay?

The current OHIP fee for F017 is $443.00, effective 2026-04-01, per the Ontario Schedule of Benefits.

How do I bill F017 to OHIP?

F017 is submitted through OHIP's MCEDT claims system, either directly or via billing software. SnapBill validates F017 claims against the Schedule of Benefits rules before submission.

What codes are related to F017?

Codes related to F017 in the Schedule of Benefits include F102, E584, F016, F018, F019, F020, D001, D003.

All codes

F017

F017 – Open reduction, one or more

OHIP Anaesthesia Code — MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM SURGICAL PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits

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markdown Open reduction of one or more fractures of the carpus (wrist bones). This is a surgical procedure, and the listed fee is for the surgeon's service when billed with suffix 'A'. This service is eligible for both surgical assistant and anaesthetist services. - **Assistant Fee (F017B):** The fee for a surgical assistant is calculated using 6 base units plus applicable time units, as detailed in the General Preamble (-). - **Anaesthesia Fee (F017C):** The fee for an anaesthetist is calculated using 7 basic units plus applicable time units, as detailed in the General Preamble (-).

When to Use

Use F017 for the open reduction of carpal bone fractures, such as a scaphoid or triquetral fracture, where internal fixation is required.
Select F017 when the procedure involves an open approach to the carpus, distinguishing it from closed reduction procedures like F016.
Use F017 for multi-carpal bone fractures if performed through the same surgical site, as the code covers 'one or more' fractures.

Common Pitfalls

Billing F017 for closed reductions or percutaneous pinning without an open incision, which should be coded under alternative musculoskeletal codes.
Failure to document the Injury Severity Score (ISS) when attempting to claim the E420 trauma premium, which will lead to automatic rejection.
Attempting to bill F017 in addition to other carpal procedures performed in the same operative field, which may trigger 'multiple procedure' payment rules or audit flags.

Billing Tips

Ensure the surgical report explicitly describes the open approach to the carpus to support the use of F017 over less invasive alternatives.
When billing for an assistant (F017B) or anaesthetist (F017C), verify that the base units are correctly calculated alongside the appropriate time units as defined in the General Preamble.

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Provider Fee$443.00

Surgical Assistant Fee$77.46

Anaesthetist Fee$111.72

Non-Anaesthetist Fee$111.72

Effective: April 1, 2026

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