Question 1

What is OHIP billing code R896?

Accepted Answer

R896 is "Two Surgeon - open abdominal aortic repair (tube graft or endarterectomy)– first surgeon", an OHIP Cardiovascular Surgical Procedures code from the Ontario Schedule of Benefits (Physician Services).

Question 2

How much does R896 pay?

Accepted Answer

The current OHIP fee for R896 is $1523.95, effective 2026-04-01, per the Ontario Schedule of Benefits.

Question 3

How do I bill R896 to OHIP?

Accepted Answer

R896 is submitted through OHIP's MCEDT claims system, either directly or via billing software. SnapBill validates R896 claims against the Schedule of Benefits rules before submission.

Question 4

What codes are related to R896?

Accepted Answer

Codes related to R896 in the Schedule of Benefits include R897, R802.

R896 – Two Surgeon - open abdominal aortic repair (tube graft or endarterectomy)– first surgeon

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