What is OHIP billing code P039?

P039 is "Repair of cervical laceration", an OHIP Plastic Surgery code from the Ontario Schedule of Benefits (Physician Services).

How much does P039 pay?

The current OHIP fee for P039 is $54.40, effective 2025-04-01, per the Ontario Schedule of Benefits.

How do I bill P039 to OHIP?

P039 is submitted through OHIP's MCEDT claims system, either directly or via billing software. SnapBill validates P039 claims against the Schedule of Benefits rules before submission.

What codes are related to P039?

Codes related to P039 in the Schedule of Benefits include P036, P029, P006, P020, P045, P046.

All codes

P039

P039 – Repair of cervical laceration

OHIP Plastic Surgery Code — OBSTETRICS · Schedule of Benefits

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This service is for the surgical repair of a cervical laceration. It is listed under 'REFERRED SERVICES - WHEN ONLY SERVICES(S) RENDERED', indicating it is billed when this repair is the primary procedure performed and is not included as part of a global delivery fee (such as P006 or P020).

When to Use

Use P039 for the surgical repair of a cervical laceration that occurs independently of a delivery, such as a spontaneous cervical tear unrelated to the labor process.
Use this code when a cervical laceration requires surgical intervention in a non-obstetrical setting, provided it is not part of the global delivery fee for P006 or P020.

Common Pitfalls

Billing P039 for a cervical tear or episiotomy extension during a delivery is a common rejection, as these are considered part of the global delivery fee (P006 or P020).
Attempting to bill P039 alongside a delivery code will result in an automatic rejection because the repair is clinically bundled into the global obstetrical service.

Billing Tips

Ensure the clinical record clearly distinguishes the cervical laceration as a distinct surgical event from any routine delivery-related repairs to avoid audit flags for unbundling.

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Provider Fee$54.40

Anaesthetist Fee$92.94

Non-Anaesthetist Fee$92.94

Effective: April 1, 2025

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