Question 1

What is OHIP billing code R488?

Accepted Answer

R488 is "Removal of cemented hip prosthesis", an OHIP Musculoskeletal System Surgical Procedures code from the Ontario Schedule of Benefits (Physician Services).

Question 2

How much does R488 pay?

Accepted Answer

The current OHIP fee for R488 is $557.75, effective 2026-04-01, per the Ontario Schedule of Benefits.

Question 3

How do I bill R488 to OHIP?

Accepted Answer

R488 is submitted through OHIP's MCEDT claims system, either directly or via billing software. SnapBill validates R488 claims against the Schedule of Benefits rules before submission.

Question 4

What codes are related to R488?

Accepted Answer

Codes related to R488 in the Schedule of Benefits include R443, R439, R440, R553, R241, R481, R491.

R488 – Removal of cemented hip prosthesis

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