Question 1

What is OHIP billing code R799?

Accepted Answer

R799 is "Thoracic aorta aneurysm - repair or excision with graft - ascending aorta", an OHIP Cardiovascular Surgical Procedures code from the Ontario Schedule of Benefits (Physician Services).

Question 2

How much does R799 pay?

Accepted Answer

The current OHIP fee for R799 is $1473.15, effective 2026-04-01, per the Ontario Schedule of Benefits.

Question 3

How do I bill R799 to OHIP?

Accepted Answer

R799 is submitted through OHIP's MCEDT claims system, either directly or via billing software. SnapBill validates R799 claims against the Schedule of Benefits rules before submission.

Question 4

What codes are related to R799?

Accepted Answer

Codes related to R799 in the Schedule of Benefits include R800, R801, R803, R802, R817, R877, R890, R891.

R799 – Thoracic aorta aneurysm - repair or excision with graft - ascending aorta

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