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R801
R801 – Two Surgeon - descending aorta with or without temporary shunt
OHIP Cardiovascular Surgical Procedures Code — CARDIOVASCULAR SURGICAL PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits
This service involves the surgical repair or excision of an aneurysm located in the descending thoracic aorta, followed by the placement of a graft. The procedure may include the use of a temporary shunt as needed. Payment for surgical assistant (suffix B) and anaesthetist (suffix C) services are calculated based on basic units plus time units as detailed in the Schedule of Benefits (pages , ). The service is eligible for various premiums, including after-hours and age-based increases.
All insured services must be documented in appropriate medical records to 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.
Second assistant's services are payable and authorization is not required.
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