All codes
L597
L597 – L597
OHIP Dermatology Code · Schedule of Benefits
When to Use
- Use L597 for the professional fee associated with the excision of a nail bed or nail matrix, typically performed for chronic ingrown nails or nail bed pathology.
- Bill L597 when performing a partial or total nail plate avulsion in conjunction with a matrixectomy to prevent recurrence.
Common Pitfalls
- Do not bill L597 in addition to a simple nail avulsion code like Z403, as L597 is intended to cover the more complex surgical procedure of the nail bed itself.
- Avoid billing L597 as a stand-alone procedure if the primary intent was only a simple drainage of a subungual hematoma, which is better represented by other minor surgery codes.
Billing Tips
- Ensure the clinical note explicitly details the excision of the nail bed or matrix to justify the L597 fee over a standard nail removal code.
Provider Fee$20.68
Effective: July 1, 2010
Ready to bill this code?
SnapBill makes OHIP billing simple — auto-filled codes, validation, and batch submission.