What is OHIP billing code S223?

S223 is "Anastomosis of rectum", an OHIP Digestive System Surgical Procedures code from the Ontario Schedule of Benefits (Physician Services).

How much does S223 pay?

The current OHIP fee for S223 is $555.90, effective 2026-04-01, per the Ontario Schedule of Benefits.

How do I bill S223 to OHIP?

S223 is submitted through OHIP's MCEDT claims system, either directly or via billing software. SnapBill validates S223 claims against the Schedule of Benefits rules before submission.

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S223

S223 – Anastomosis of rectum

OHIP Digestive System Surgical Procedures Code — DIGESTIVE SYSTEM SURGICAL PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits

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S223 is a fee code for the surgical procedure involving the anastomosis of the rectum, as listed in the Digestive System section of the Schedule of Benefits. It can be billed with suffixes A (surgeon), B (assistant), and C (anaesthetist). Surgical Service (Suffix A): The fee for the surgeon is a flat rate as specified in the Schedule. Surgical Assistant Service (Suffix B): The fee is calculated based on a unit system. It includes 6 base units plus time units. Time units are calculated based on the duration of assistance provided (-). Anaesthesia Service (Suffix C): The fee is calculated based on a unit system. It includes 6 base units plus time units. Time units are calculated based on the duration of anaesthesia provided (-).

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