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R789
R789 – Ligation of anterior ethmoidal artery
OHIP Respiratory Surgical Procedures Code — RESPIRATORY SURGICAL PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits
Ligation of anterior ethmoidal artery - unilateral, listed under Treatment of Epistaxis (Nasal Haemorrhage) in the Respiratory Surgical Procedures section. The same code is also listed under arterial ligation in Cardiovascular Surgical Procedures as anterior ethmoid artery.
This service is not listed as a 'Z' code (Independent Operative Procedure), and therefore the general surgical rules for pre- and post-operative care apply as described in the Surgical Preamble.
A second assistant's service is only eligible for payment following authorization by a medical consultant, as this code is not on the pre-approved list for second assistants.
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