What is OHIP billing code S548?

S548 is "Urethral sling", an OHIP Urology code from the Ontario Schedule of Benefits (Physician Services).

How much does S548 pay?

The current OHIP fee for S548 is $409.10, effective 2026-04-01, per the Ontario Schedule of Benefits.

How do I bill S548 to OHIP?

S548 is submitted through OHIP's MCEDT claims system, either directly or via billing software. SnapBill validates S548 claims against the Schedule of Benefits rules before submission.

What codes are related to S548?

Codes related to S548 in the Schedule of Benefits include S815, Z606.

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S548

S548 – Urethral sling

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

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S548 is a surgical procedure for the repair of the urethra by creating a urethral sling. This procedure is listed under the Urogenital and Urinary Surgical Procedures section of the Schedule. - The fee for the surgeon (suffix A) is a flat rate. - The fee for the surgical assistant (suffix B) is calculated based on 6 base units plus time units. - The fee for the anaesthesiologist (suffix C) is calculated based on 6 base units plus time units. See also procedures for stress incontinence in the Female Genital Surgical Procedures section.

When to Use

Use S548 for the surgical placement of a urethral sling specifically for the treatment of stress urinary incontinence.
Use this code when the procedure is performed as a primary surgical intervention for urethral support, distinguishing it from simple cystoscopy (Z606) or other urogenital repairs.

Common Pitfalls

Billing Z606 (cystoscopy) alongside S548 is a common rejection trigger; it is only payable if you document a distinct suspicion of disease requiring separate investigation.
Failing to document the specific indication for the sling can lead to audit scrutiny, as S548 is restricted from being billed with other urogenital procedures that may be considered inclusive.

Billing Tips

Ensure that if the procedure is performed after hours, you apply the appropriate E-series procedural premium (E409 or E410) to the base fee, as these are not automatically calculated.
If the patient is under 16 years of age, verify that the correct age-based premium is appended to the claim to capture the mandatory percentage increase on the base fee, assistant, and anaesthesia units.

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Provider Fee$409.10

Surgical Assistant Fee$77.46

Anaesthetist Fee$95.76

Non-Anaesthetist Fee$95.76

Effective: April 1, 2026

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