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R791
R791 – Femoro-popliteal bypass with saphenous vein
OHIP Cardiovascular Surgical Procedures Code — CARDIOVASCULAR SURGICAL PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits
Femoro-popliteal bypass graft with saphenous vein is a cardiovascular surgical procedure.
• The service may be performed 'with or without endarterectomy' (:).
• The fee for the surgeon (suffix A) is a set amount.
• The fee for the surgical assistant (suffix B) is calculated based on 10 base units plus time units as defined in :-:.
• The fee for the anaesthetist (suffix C) is calculated based on 10 base units plus time units as defined in :-:.
• This service is not payable on the same day as R878 (:).
Surgical Assistant Services: The start and stop times must be documented in the patient's permanent medical record for time unit calculation.
Anaesthesiologist Services: The time anaesthesia starts and ends must be documented in the patient's permanent medical record for time unit calculation.
If claiming the E420 trauma premium, the Injury Severity Score (ISS) must be listed in the medical record.
R791 ... with or without endarterectomy.
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