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N284
N284 – Excision of first rib and/or cervical rib
OHIP Respiratory Surgical Procedures Code — RESPIRATORY SURGICAL PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits
This service, listed as N284, covers the excision of the first rib and/or cervical rib, and includes a scalenotomy when performed. It is a surgical procedure and is subject to the general rules for surgery outlined in the Surgical Preamble ( to ). The fee for the surgeon is a flat rate, while the fees for the assistant and anaesthetist are calculated based on basic units plus time units.
• Surgeon (A): The fee for the surgeon includes pre-operative and post-operative care as defined in .
• Assistant (B): The assistant fee is calculated using 6 basic units plus time units as per .
• Anaesthetist (C): The anaesthesia fee is calculated using 6 basic units plus time units as per . Additional extra units may be applicable based on patient factors (e.g., age, ASA status) as described on .
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