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R796
R796 – Carotid body tumor or aneurysm repair
OHIP Cardiovascular Surgical Procedures Code — CARDIOVASCULAR SURGICAL PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits
Carotid - carotid body tumor / aneurysm repair, listed under Arteries in the Cardiovascular Surgical Procedures section. The surgeon claims suffix A; the surgical assistant (suffix B, 10 basic units) and anaesthesiologist (suffix C, 10 basic units) are paid basic units plus time units.
All insured services must be documented in appropriate records. The Act requires that the record establish that:
1. an insured service was provided;
2. the service for which the account is submitted is the service that was rendered; and
3. the service was medically necessary.
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