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R709
R709 – Left atrial ablative procedure for surgical treatment of atrial arrhythmia
OHIP Cardiovascular Surgical Procedures Code — CARDIOVASCULAR SURGICAL PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits
Left atrial ablative procedure for surgical treatment of atrial arrhythmia (either Cox-Maze procedure or performed using an energy source).
Note:
R709 includes all left atrial ablation sites, internal exclusion or external excision of the left atrial appendage, and the ablation procedure involving the pulmonary veins.
Commentary:
Examples of energy sources used for ablation may include cryoablation, microwave, or radiofrequency (unipolar or bipolar) ablation.
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