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S189
S189 – Intestinal bypass for morbid obesity
OHIP Digestive System Surgical Procedures Code — DIGESTIVE SYSTEM SURGICAL PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits
Intestinal bypass for morbid obesity.
• The fee for this service is for the surgeon (suffix A).
• The amount payable for a surgical assistant (suffix B) is calculated based on 7 base units plus time units. See for full calculation rules.
• The amount payable for an anaesthesiologist (suffix C) is calculated based on 10 base units plus time units. See for full calculation rules.
Note:
• S189 is an insured service only when all of the conditions set out in the Surgical Preamble are satisfied.
• Mini-gastric bypass (loop gastric bypass) does not constitute intestinal bypass for the purpose of S189.
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