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R763
R763 – Creation of ASD by balloon septostomy
OHIP Cardiovascular Surgical Procedures Code — CARDIOVASCULAR SURGICAL PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits
Listed under Cardiovascular Surgical Procedures, R763 is for the creation of an atrial septal defect (ASD) by balloon septostomy. The fee for the surgeon is a flat rate, while fees for the surgical assistant and anaesthesiologist are calculated based on basic and time units.
• Surgeon (Suffix A): The listed fee for the surgical procedure.
• Surgical Assistant (Suffix B): Fee is calculated based on 9 basic units plus time units. (:, :)
• Anaesthesiologist (Suffix C): Fee is calculated based on 9 basic units plus time units. (:, :)
Referral requiredFrom: Physician, NursePractitioner, DentalSurgeon
A copy of the written request for the consultation, signed by the referring physician, nurse practitioner or dental surgeon must be kept in the consulting physician’s medical record, except in the case of a consultation which occurs in a hospital, long-term care institution or multi-specialty clinic where common medical records are maintained. In such cases, the written request may be contained on the common medical record.
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