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S256 – Excision of scar for stenosis

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

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An S-prefix surgical procedure for the repair of rectal stenosis through the excision of scar tissue. The '#' prefix on this code, as described on page , indicates that for services performed in a hospital, the premises, equipment, supplies, and personnel are funded through the hospital's budget. Patients cannot be charged for these items for services with a '#' prefix rendered outside a hospital or ICHSC. This procedure is eligible for surgeon (suffix A), assistant (suffix B), and anaesthetist (suffix C) services. The assistant and anaesthetist fees are calculated based on 6 basic units plus applicable time units.
As per , all insured services must be documented in the patient's medical record to establish that the service was provided, is the service for which the account is submitted, and was medically necessary.
S257S258S259

Anaesthesia: 6 basic units.

Assistant: 6 basic units.

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