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R697
R697 – Metatarsal-tarsal fusion
OHIP Musculoskeletal System Surgical Procedures Code — MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM SURGICAL PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits
A surgical procedure for the fusion of one or more metatarsal-tarsal joints. This service is eligible for payment to the surgeon (suffix A), a surgical assistant (suffix B), and an anaesthesiologist (suffix C).
Fee Calculation:
• Surgeon (A): The fee is the listed amount in the Schedule of Benefits.
• Surgical Assistant (B): The fee is calculated based on 6 base units plus time units, as per .
• Anaesthesiologist (C): The fee is calculated based on 6 base units plus time units, as per -.
This service also includes all common elements of an insured service as defined in the Schedule of Benefits (-).
R719, R695, R696, and R697 include any neurovascular exploration and/or protection and tenolysis, when rendered.
R719 or R695 are not payable in addition to R475 same patient, same side, same day
R719 is not eligible for payment with R695 same patient, same side, same day.
R475 is not eligible for payment for treatment of acute (< 6 weeks from injury) ankle and/or subtalar fractures.
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