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G387 – Intravenous local anaesthetic infusion for central neuropathic pain

OHIP Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures Code — DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits

An intravenous local anaesthetic infusion rendered for central neuropathic pain. Central neuropathic pain is defined as pain caused by a primary lesion or dysfunction that affects the central nervous system. This service is only insured for patients who have first undertaken but not responded to generally accepted medical therapy, such as treatment with both a tricyclic antidepressant and at least one anticonvulsant. The physician must remain in constant attendance during the infusion, and the procedure cannot be delegated.
The medical record for the service must document the prior medical therapy that the patient did not respond to or G387 is not eligible for payment.

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