R571 – Tendon or muscle transfer
OHIP Radiology Code — MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM SURGICAL PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits
This service is for the recipient's total hepatectomy during a liver transplant. It includes all aspects of the surgical removal of the diseased liver. This fee code specifically covers the removal of the organ, but excludes the donor hepatectomy and the subsequent vascular and biliary reconstruction. As a surgical procedure, it is eligible for various add-on premiums for after-hours service, age of the patient, and trauma. Assistant and anaesthesia services are calculated based on basic and time units as outlined in the General Preamble (- and -).
When to Use
- Use R571 for the primary tendon or muscle transfer procedure when addressing musculoskeletal deficits or reconstructive needs.
- Use R571 as the base code when performing a single transfer, reserving E049 for each subsequent transfer performed during the same operative session.
Common Pitfalls
- Billing R571 multiple times for bilateral or multi-site transfers instead of using the primary code R571 plus the add-on code E049.
- Failing to recognize that R571 is a musculoskeletal procedure, as the provided description erroneously references liver transplant terminology which does not align with the code category.
Billing Tips
- Always append E049 to your claim for every additional tendon or muscle transfer performed beyond the first to ensure accurate reimbursement for the total surgical volume.
Effective: April 1, 2026
N. Musculoskeletal System Surgical Procedures
MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM SURGICAL PROCEDURES
Surgical
Digestive System Surgical Procedures
All insured services must be documented in appropriate records. The record must 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.
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