What is OHIP billing code R062?

R062 is "Neurovascular island transfer - Intermediate", an OHIP Radiology code from the Ontario Schedule of Benefits (Physician Services).

How much does R062 pay?

The current OHIP fee for R062 is $259.20, effective 2025-04-01, per the Ontario Schedule of Benefits.

How do I bill R062 to OHIP?

R062 is submitted through OHIP's MCEDT claims system, either directly or via billing software. SnapBill validates R062 claims against the Schedule of Benefits rules before submission.

What codes are related to R062?

Codes related to R062 in the Schedule of Benefits include R061, R063, E001C, M400B.

All codes

R062

R062 – Neurovascular island transfer - Intermediate

OHIP Radiology Code — INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM SURGICAL PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits

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Neurovascular island transfer, intermediate, is a surgical procedure where a section of tissue, complete with its artery, vein, and nerve supply (a neurovascular pedicle), is moved from a donor site to a recipient site. An example provided is transferring such tissue from a finger to the thumb. This procedure is typically performed to restore sensation and vascularity to a critical area.

When to Use

Use R062 for the transfer of a tissue flap that maintains its own neurovascular bundle, such as a Moberg volar advancement flap or a neurovascular island flap from an adjacent digit to the thumb.
Select R062 when the procedure involves the dissection and transposition of a pedicled flap to restore sensation and coverage, distinguishing it from simple skin grafts or random pattern flaps.

Common Pitfalls

Avoid billing R062 in conjunction with simple debridement or primary closure codes if the flap transfer is the primary definitive procedure, as this may be flagged as unbundling.
Do not bill R062 for free tissue transfers (microvascular), which require different codes; R062 is strictly for pedicled neurovascular island transfers.
Failure to document the specific neurovascular pedicle dissection can lead to audit rejection, as the code requires proof of the vascular and nerve supply maintenance.

Billing Tips

Ensure the operative report explicitly details the isolation of the neurovascular bundle, as this is the defining technical requirement for R062 over simpler flap codes.
If performing bilateral transfers, append the appropriate bilateral modifier (e.g., 'BI') to the claim to ensure correct payment for both procedures.

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Provider Fee$259.20

Surgical Assistant Fee$75.06

Anaesthetist Fee$92.94

Non-Anaesthetist Fee$92.94

Effective: April 1, 2025

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