What is OHIP billing code S512?

S512 is "Repair of ruptured bladder", an OHIP Urology code from the Ontario Schedule of Benefits (Physician Services).

How much does S512 pay?

The current OHIP fee for S512 is $371.40, effective 2026-04-01, per the Ontario Schedule of Benefits.

How do I bill S512 to OHIP?

S512 is submitted through OHIP's MCEDT claims system, either directly or via billing software. SnapBill validates S512 claims against the Schedule of Benefits rules before submission.

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S512

S512 – Repair of ruptured bladder

OHIP Urology Code — UROGENITAL AND URINARY SURGICAL PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits

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S512 is a surgical procedure for the repair of a ruptured bladder. The amount payable is determined by the role of the physician: - Surgeon (suffix A): Paid a flat fee for the procedure. - Surgical Assistant (suffix B): Fee is calculated based on 6 basic units plus time units as per the rules outlined in the General Preamble (). - Anaesthetist (suffix C): Fee is calculated based on 6 basic units plus time units as per the rules outlined in the General Preamble ().

When to Use

Use S512 for the definitive surgical repair of a full-thickness bladder wall rupture resulting from blunt or penetrating trauma.
Use S512 when performing an open surgical repair of a bladder perforation identified during a diagnostic procedure or secondary to iatrogenic injury.

Common Pitfalls

Billing S512 for minor bladder wall lacerations that are managed conservatively or via endoscopic fulguration, which may be considered part of a different procedure.
Failing to document the Injury Severity Score (ISS) in the medical record when claiming the E420 trauma premium, which is a common cause for audit recovery.
Incorrectly billing S512 as a primary procedure when it is performed as an incidental component of a more extensive pelvic surgery, which may trigger a 'duplicate' or 'included' service rejection.

Billing Tips

Ensure the operative report clearly distinguishes the repair of the bladder wall (S512) from any associated procedures, such as ureteral reimplantation or bowel repair, to justify separate billing if applicable.
Always verify the start time of the procedure against the after-hours premium criteria (E409/E410) to ensure the 50% or 75% increase is applied to the base fee.

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Provider Fee$371.40

Surgical Assistant Fee$77.46

Anaesthetist Fee$95.76

Non-Anaesthetist Fee$95.76

Effective: April 1, 2026

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