What is OHIP billing code R591?

R591 is "Soft tissues - superficial", an OHIP Musculoskeletal System Surgical Procedures code from the Ontario Schedule of Benefits (Physician Services).

How much does R591 pay?

The current OHIP fee for R591 is $196.05, effective 2026-04-01, per the Ontario Schedule of Benefits.

How do I bill R591 to OHIP?

R591 is submitted through OHIP's MCEDT claims system, either directly or via billing software. SnapBill validates R591 claims against the Schedule of Benefits rules before submission.

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R591 – Soft tissues - superficial

OHIP Musculoskeletal System Surgical Procedures Code — MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM SURGICAL PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits

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R591 is a surgical procedure for the excision of a superficial tumour. Payment for this service is made to the surgeon (suffix A), assistant (suffix B), and anaesthetist (suffix C) according to the rules in the Schedule of Benefits. The surgeon's fee is the listed amount. Fees for the surgical assistant and anaesthetist are calculated based on a system of basic and time units as outlined in the General Preamble (, ).

Payment for surgical assistant (suffix B) services is calculated using a unit-based system. The fee is the sum of basic units (listed as Asst in the Schedule) and time units, multiplied by the assistant unit fee. Time units are calculated per 15 minutes of service. See and for detailed calculation rules.

Payment for anaesthesiologist (suffix C) services is calculated using a unit-based system. The fee is the sum of basic units (listed as Anae in the Schedule) and time units, multiplied by the anaesthesiologist unit fee. Time units are calculated per 15 minutes of service. See and for detailed calculation rules.

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