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R705
R705 – Removal of ventricular assist device
OHIP Cardiovascular Surgical Procedures Code — CARDIOVASCULAR SURGICAL PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits
This service is for the removal of a paracorporeal or implantable ventricular assist device. It is only payable if the device has been in situ for 14 days or more. The fee for this procedure includes the repair of vessels when rendered. For removal of devices inserted for less than 14 days, see Z744. If a ventricular assist device is being replaced, both the removal (R705) and the appropriate insertion fee codes are eligible for payment. This service is also eligible for payment when rendered in conjunction with a cardiac transplantation. Claims should only be submitted after the device has been inserted for 14 or more days.
R705 is only eligible for payment for removal of paracorporeal or implantable ventricular assist devices inserted for 14 or more days.
R705 includes repair of vessels when rendered.
Z744 (decannulation of circulatory assist device) is eligible for payment for removal of paracorporeal or implantable ventricular assist devices inserted for less than 14 days.
Only one of Z744 or R705 is eligible for payment per patient per day for removal of ventricular assist devices.
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