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G487 – Chemodenervation injection - first major nerve and/or its branches - repeat procedure

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

This service is for a repeat or additional chemodenervation injection of a single peripheral motor nerve using non-anaesthetic chemical agents like phenol or ethyl alcohol to reduce focal spasticity. It specifically covers the first major nerve and/or its branches treated during a session that occurs within 30 days of a previous chemodenervation procedure (e.g., G485, G486). The procedure may include electromyography (EMG) guidance for the injection(s).

1. Use nerve block listings under Nerve Blocks sub-section if anaesthetic agents are used instead of phenol or alcohol or similar non-anaesthetic chemical agents.

2. Chemodenervation injection into same muscle same day as botulinum toxin is an insured service payable at nil.

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