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R898
R898 – R898
OHIP Radiology Code · Schedule of Benefits
Thoraco-abdominal aneurysm – first surgeon
When to Use
- Use R898 when performing a complex thoraco-abdominal aneurysm repair as the primary surgeon in a formal two-surgeon team arrangement.
- Select R898 specifically when the surgical complexity requires a second surgeon (billed as R899) to facilitate the procedure, rather than billing the global R803 code.
Common Pitfalls
- Billing R898 and R803 on the same claim will result in an automatic rejection, as R898 is intended to be a component of the split-fee arrangement.
- Claiming R898 without a corresponding R899 claim from the second surgeon often triggers manual audit review to verify the necessity of the two-surgeon team.
Billing Tips
- Ensure the total fee claimed between R898 and R899 aligns with the Ministry's 75/25 split structure for this procedure to avoid payment adjustments.
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