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M117
M117 – Sternal fixation for trauma
OHIP Respiratory Surgical Procedures Code — RESPIRATORY SURGICAL PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits
A surgical procedure involving the fixation of the sternum to treat trauma. This procedure is eligible for surgeon (suffix
A), assistant (suffix B), and anaesthetist (suffix C) services. According to the Schedule, the fee for this service includes standard pre-operative care (visits 1-2 days before surgery) and post-operative care (for up to two weeks post-op), with some exceptions for separately billable visits (see ). Notably, when M117 is performed, the service of a second surgical assistant is eligible for payment without requiring special authorization (see ).Ready to bill this code?
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