What is OHIP billing code S547?

S547 is "Removal of foreign body or calculus", an OHIP Urology code from the Ontario Schedule of Benefits (Physician Services).

How much does S547 pay?

The current OHIP fee for S547 is $182.90, effective 2026-04-01, per the Ontario Schedule of Benefits.

How do I bill S547 to OHIP?

S547 is submitted through OHIP's MCEDT claims system, either directly or via billing software. SnapBill validates S547 claims against the Schedule of Benefits rules before submission.

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S547

S547 – Removal of foreign body or calculus

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

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S547 is a surgical procedure for the endoscopic removal of a foreign body or calculus from the urethra. This service is performed under anaesthesia, with 7 base units allocated for the anaesthesiologist's service. As a surgical procedure, it is eligible for various premiums including after-hours procedure premiums (E409, E410), a trauma premium (E420), and age-based premiums for patients under 16 years of age as outlined in the General Preamble on page . The anaesthesia service is eligible for additional time units and various extra units based on patient factors such as age and clinical condition as detailed on page .

When to Use

Use S547 for endoscopic retrieval of a urethral stone or foreign body requiring anesthesia, whereas simple office-based extraction without anesthesia should be billed as a minor assessment or procedure.
Select S547 when the procedure is performed via cystoscope; do not use this code for open surgical removal, which falls under different procedural codes.

Common Pitfalls

Billing S547 in conjunction with a cystoscopy code like S540 is considered double-billing, as the endoscopic access is inherent to the S547 procedure.
Failing to append the appropriate after-hours premium (E409 or E410) when the procedure is performed outside of standard operating hours results in significant lost revenue.

Billing Tips

Ensure the operative report explicitly documents the endoscopic nature of the removal to support the S547 claim during an audit of urogenital procedures.
Always verify if the patient qualifies for the age-based premium under GP64, as this is frequently missed for pediatric patients undergoing this procedure.

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Provider Fee$182.90

Anaesthetist Fee$111.72

Non-Anaesthetist Fee$111.72

Effective: April 1, 2026

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