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M055
M055 – Caldwell-Luc (includes intranasal antrostomy) - unilateral
OHIP Respiratory Surgical Procedures Code — RESPIRATORY SURGICAL PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits
M055A is a unilateral surgical procedure known as the Caldwell-Luc operation. It involves creating an opening into the maxillary sinus through the fossa canina in the upper jaw. The procedure fee also includes the creation of an intranasal antrostomy, which is an opening from the sinus into the nasal cavity to improve drainage.
As a surgical service, the fee for `M055A` includes all associated pre-operative and post-operative care as outlined in the Surgical Preamble (). This includes:
• Pre-operative hospital visits one or two days before surgery.
• Post-operative care and visits for up to two weeks, except for the first two post-operative visits and the discharge day visit by the MRP.
• The major pre-operative visit (consultation or assessment where the decision to operate is made) is claimable separately.
• Repair of any iatrogenic complications occurring during the surgery.
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