All codes
R683
R683 – Elbow arthroscopy setup
OHIP Musculoskeletal System Surgical Procedures Code — MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM SURGICAL PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits
This service is for an elbow arthroscopy setup and includes the following procedures when rendered:
• debridement
• synovectomy (unless for inflammatory arthritis requiring a minimum of 90 minutes to resect - see E483)
• synovial biopsy
• removal of loose body(ies) and/or screw
• drilling of defect or microfracture
• arthroscopic epicondylar release
Assistant Fee: The fee for a surgical assistant (R683B) is calculated based on 6 basic units plus time units. See and for calculation rules.
Anaesthesia Fee: The fee for an anaesthesiologist (R683C) is calculated based on 7 basic units plus time units. See and for calculation rules.
An elbow procedure listed in the Elbow section of the Schedule performed arthroscopically is eligible for payment in addition to R683 if that procedure is not described as a component of R683 or described by an E-add-on code to R683.
Arthroscopic E-add-on codes listed below are not eligible for payment in addition to R683 when the service described by the E-code is a generally accepted component of a procedure described in Note #1.
Ready to bill this code?
SnapBill makes OHIP billing simple — auto-filled codes, validation, and batch submission.