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R331
R331 – Tibial lengthening
OHIP Musculoskeletal System Surgical Procedures Code — MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM SURGICAL PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits
Tibial lengthening, listed under Fibula and Tibia - Leg length discrepancy in the Musculoskeletal System section. Assistant (B) has 6 basic units and anaesthesia (C) has 6 basic units, plus time units.
A service is only eligible for payment to the Supervising Physician when the medical record of the patient(s) identifies the Supervising Physician, the Medical Trainee and level of training, the description of the insured service performed by the Medical Trainee, patient consent to Supervision, and evidence of review by the Supervising Physician. See for full details.
When a second assistant is required, payment is only eligible following authorization by a medical consultant and requires submission of a letter from the surgeon outlining the reason.
For the Trauma Premium (E420) to be payable, the medical record must list the Injury Severity Score (ISS).
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