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J046
J046 – Percutaneous nephrostomy
OHIP Clinical Procedures associated with Diagnostic Radiological Examinations Code — CLINICAL PROCEDURES ASSOCIATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGICAL EXAMINATIONS · Schedule of Benefits
Percutaneous nephrostomy involves the insertion of a drainage tube through the skin into the kidney, typically performed under imaging guidance. The anaesthesia fee is calculated based on 6 base units plus time units. Assistant at surgery is payable on an independent consideration basis by submitting the claim using fee code M400B. This procedure is eligible for various premiums, including age-based premiums for patients under 16, after-hours premiums (E409, E410), and the trauma premium (E420).
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