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R829
R829 – Thrombectomy, other than above
OHIP Radiology Code — CARDIOVASCULAR SURGICAL PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits
When to Use
- Use R829 for the surgical removal of a thrombus from peripheral vessels or graft sites that do not involve the ilio-femoral region.
- Apply this code for thrombectomy procedures performed on upper extremity vessels or distal lower extremity vessels where R828 is not applicable.
Common Pitfalls
- Billing R829 for ilio-femoral procedures, which must be billed under R828 to avoid rejection or audit recovery.
- Failing to document the specific vessel or anatomical site of the thrombus, which is required to justify the use of R829 over more specific vascular procedure codes.
Billing Tips
- Ensure the operative report clearly distinguishes the procedure from an ilio-femoral thrombectomy to prevent confusion with R828 during claim review.
- If the procedure is non-elective and performed after hours, ensure the appropriate E409A or E410A premium is appended to the R829 claim to capture the full procedural value.
Provider Fee$302.80
Surgical Assistant Fee$87.57
Anaesthetist Fee$154.90
Non-Anaesthetist Fee$154.90
Effective: April 1, 2025
Category
Q. Cardiovascular Surgical Procedures
Subcategory
CARDIOVASCULAR SURGICAL PROCEDURES
Code Classes
Cardiovascular Surgical Procedures
Referral RequiredFrom: Physician, NursePractitioner, DentalSurgeon
All insured services must be documented in appropriate records that establish the service was provided, the service submitted is the service rendered, and the service was medically necessary as per .
The description 'other than above' indicates this code is used for thrombectomy procedures not otherwise specified, such as R828 for ilio-femoral thrombectomy.
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