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R471
R471 – Interphalangeal arthrodesis
OHIP Musculoskeletal System Surgical Procedures Code — MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM SURGICAL PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits
R471 is for the arthrodesis, or surgical fusion, of one interphalangeal joint of the foot or ankle. This service is categorized under Musculoskeletal System Surgical Procedures. The fee for each additional interphalangeal joint fused during the same operation should be claimed using E575. This procedure is eligible for surgeon (A), assistant (B), and anaesthetist (C) suffixes. The fees for the assistant and anaesthetist are calculated based on a combination of base units and time units.
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