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R778
R778 – Cannulation for infusion chemotherapy - carotid artery
OHIP Cardiovascular Surgical Procedures Code — CARDIOVASCULAR SURGICAL PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits
R778 is a surgical procedure for the cannulation of the carotid artery, typically performed for infusion chemotherapy. This service includes all common and specific elements of a surgical procedure as defined in the Schedule of Benefits. The listed fee is for the surgeon (suffix A). Assistant (suffix B) and Anaesthetist (suffix C) services are billed separately and are calculated on a time and basic unit basis. The basic units for an assistant are 6, and for an anaesthetist are 6. See `.
For procedures involving the application of a complete aortic cross clamp, the anaesthetic basic fee will depend on: a. the level of application of the cross clamp; and b. the surgical exposure and extent of the aortic repair.
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