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R887
R887 – R887
OHIP Radiology Code · Schedule of Benefits
open abdominal aortic repair including iliac and/or femoral arteries (unilateral or bilateral) – second surgeon
When to Use
- Use R887 exclusively as the second surgeon when assisting the primary surgeon performing an open abdominal aortic repair (R886) that involves iliac or femoral artery reconstruction.
- Apply this code when the complexity of the aortic repair necessitates a second surgeon's active participation rather than a standard surgical assistant (S084).
Common Pitfalls
- Billing R887 alongside the primary procedure R886 without explicit documentation of the second surgeon's distinct role will trigger an automatic rejection or audit.
- Attempting to bill R887 when only a surgical assistant is present; this code is specifically for a second surgeon performing a defined portion of the procedure.
Billing Tips
- Ensure the primary surgeon bills R886 while you bill R887 to maintain parity in the claim submission and avoid duplicate service flags.
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