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S161
S161 – Oesophageal myotomy, partial (below aortic arch)
OHIP Digestive System Surgical Procedures Code — DIGESTIVE SYSTEM SURGICAL PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits
Performs a partial oesophageal myotomy, which is an incision into the muscle of the oesophagus, specifically in the portion below the aortic arch. This procedure can be billed with the add-on code E758 if an oesophageal hiatus hernia repair is also performed. Additionally, a 35% fee increase is applicable to S161 when the procedure is performed thorascopically, by video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS), by robotic-assisted surgery, or by uniportal approach, claimed with add-on code E683.
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