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R517
R517 – Foreign body removal
OHIP Musculoskeletal System Surgical Procedures Code — MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM SURGICAL PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits
R517 is a fee code for a surgical procedure performed on the musculoskeletal system. The surgeon's fee is payable using suffix A. Anaesthesia services (suffix C) are payable based on basic and time units. Surgical assistant services (suffix B) are not payable for this procedure, as indicated by a 'nil' or 0.00 fee for the assistant in the Schedule.
All insured services must be documented in appropriate records. The Act requires that the record establish that: an insured service was provided; the service for which the account is submitted is the service that was rendered; and the service was medically necessary.
Surgical assistant is not payable.
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