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M137
M137 – Thoracotomy with or without biopsy
OHIP Respiratory Surgical Procedures Code — RESPIRATORY SURGICAL PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits
Thoracotomy with or without biopsy is an operative procedure involving a surgical incision into the pleural space. It is performed for exploratory purposes and may include obtaining a tissue sample (biopsy) for diagnostic examination. This procedure is listed under both the Respiratory Surgical Procedures () and the Cardiovascular Surgical Procedures () sections of the Schedule of Benefits.
The fee for this service includes standard pre-operative and post-operative care as defined in the Surgical Preamble ().
• The anaesthesia fee (M137C) is calculated based on 13 base units plus time units.
• The surgical assistant fee (M137B) is calculated based on 9 base units plus time units.
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