R873

R873 – Thrombin injection of femoral artery pseudoaneurysm

OHIP Radiology Code — CARDIOVASCULAR SURGICAL PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits

Thrombin injection of femoral artery pseudoaneurysm is a surgical procedure to treat a contained rupture of a femoral artery. The note on of the Schedule of Benefits states that J202 is payable when rendered in conjunction with R873.

When to Use

Use R873 for the ultrasound-guided injection of thrombin into a femoral artery pseudoaneurysm to achieve thrombosis.
Use this code when performing the procedure in a hospital setting where duplex ultrasound guidance (J202) is required to confirm needle placement and monitor the cessation of flow.

Common Pitfalls

Failing to bill J202 alongside R873 results in lost revenue, as the duplex scan is specifically designated as an eligible add-on for this procedure.
Billing J202 in addition to J190 is prohibited; ensure you are using J202 to capture the ultrasound guidance associated with the R873 injection.

Billing Tips

Always pair R873 with J202 on the same claim to ensure the duplex scan fee is processed correctly under the Q16 guidelines.
If the procedure is performed after hours or as an emergency, ensure you append the appropriate E-series premium codes to the R873 base fee to maximize the claim value.

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Provider Fee$68.20

Anaesthetist Fee$92.94

Non-Anaesthetist Fee$92.94

Effective: April 1, 2025

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Since Oct 2005, this fee has increased 24.0% vs 51.4% CPI inflation

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