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N534
N534 – Percutaneous radio frequency posterior dorsal root rhizotomy
OHIP Otolaryngology Code — SPINAL SURGICAL PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits
Percutaneous radio frequency posterior dorsal root rhizotomy is a procedure performed on the spine. The fee for this service covers the procedure regardless of the number of levels treated. It is listed in the Spinal Surgical Procedures section of the Schedule of Benefits.
When to Use
- Use N534 for percutaneous radio frequency rhizotomy when targeting the posterior dorsal root for chronic spinal pain management.
- Select N534 when performing the procedure regardless of the number of spinal levels treated, as the fee is inclusive of all levels.
Common Pitfalls
- Do not bill N534 per level; the Schedule of Benefits explicitly states the fee covers the procedure regardless of the number of levels.
- Avoid billing N534 in conjunction with other spinal surgical codes like N556 if the procedures are considered overlapping or part of the same operative session.
Billing Tips
- Ensure the claim reflects the total procedural fee as a single unit, as the code is not intended for quantity-based billing per level.
Provider Fee$379.45
Anaesthetist Fee$123.92
Non-Anaesthetist Fee$123.92
Effective: April 1, 2025
Category
Z. Spinal Surgical Procedures
Subcategory
SPINAL SURGICAL PROCEDURES
Service Type
Surgical
Code Classes
Spinal Surgical Procedures, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures
Payable for any number of levels.
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