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R487
R487 – Total prosthesis
OHIP Musculoskeletal System Surgical Procedures Code — MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM SURGICAL PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits
A surgical arthroplasty procedure involving the replacement of the shoulder joint with a total prosthesis. This procedure is eligible for surgeon (A), assistant (B), and anaesthetist (C) fees. Payment for assistant and anaesthesia services is calculated based on basic and time units. A second assistant's service is payable without prior authorization. This procedure is also eligible for various add-on premiums, including for revision (E564), patient age, trauma, and after-hours services.
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