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S531
S531 – Urethrostomy
OHIP Urogenital and Urinary Surgical Procedures Code — UROGENITAL AND URINARY SURGICAL PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits
Urethrostomy is a surgical procedure to create a new opening in the urethra. The fee for this service is for the surgeon's work (suffix A) and is not unit-based. Fees for surgical assistant (suffix B) and anaesthesiologist (suffix C) services are calculated based on basic units plus time units.
In addition to the common elements outlined in to , this surgical service includes specific elements for the surgeon, assistant, and anaesthesiologist as applicable.
**Surgical-Specific Elements ():**
• Preparing the patient for the procedure.
• Performing the procedure and managing immediate post-operative care.
• Arranging for related assessments or therapy.
• Post-procedure monitoring until the first post-operative visit.
• Discussions with the patient or representative about the service.
**Anaesthesia-Specific Elements ():**
• Pre-anaesthetic evaluation.
• The anaesthetic procedure and all associated supportive measures.
• Post-anaesthetic follow-up.
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