Question 1

What is OHIP billing code R853?

Accepted Answer

R853 is "Insertion of Tenckhoff type peritoneal catheter, chronic by trocar", an OHIP Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures code from the Ontario Schedule of Benefits (Physician Services).

Question 2

How much does R853 pay?

Accepted Answer

The current OHIP fee for R853 is $154.40, effective 2026-04-01, per the Ontario Schedule of Benefits.

Question 3

How do I bill R853 to OHIP?

Accepted Answer

R853 is submitted through OHIP's MCEDT claims system, either directly or via billing software. SnapBill validates R853 claims against the Schedule of Benefits rules before submission.

Question 4

What codes are related to R853?

Accepted Answer

Codes related to R853 in the Schedule of Benefits include R854, R852, R885.

R853 – Insertion of Tenckhoff type peritoneal catheter, chronic by trocar

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