S579 – Chordee repair
OHIP Urology Code — MALE GENITAL SURGICAL PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits
S579 is the fee code for the surgical procedure to correct chordee. Chordee repair is performed under general anaesthesia and is listed in the Male Genital Surgical Procedures section of the Schedule of Benefits. Payment for the surgeon, surgical assistant (suffix B), and anaesthetist (suffix C) is based on the listed fees and unit values. Anaesthesia () and surgical assistant () fees are calculated using a combination of base units and time units.
When to Use
- Use S579 specifically for the surgical correction of chordee when performed as a distinct procedure.
- Select S579 when the primary clinical objective is the release of tethering tissue causing penile curvature, distinct from a formal hypospadias repair (e.g., S571 or S572).
Common Pitfalls
- Billing S579 in conjunction with hypospadias repair codes (e.g., S571, S572) is often considered unbundling, as chordee release is typically an integral component of those procedures.
- Failure to document the necessity of the procedure as a standalone event can lead to audit scrutiny if it appears to be a component of a more comprehensive genital reconstruction.
Billing Tips
- Ensure that age-based premiums are applied correctly based on the patient's exact age at the time of the procedure to maximize the procedural fee.
- If the procedure is performed after hours or on weekends, ensure the appropriate surgical assistant (E400B/E401B) and anaesthesia (E400C/E401C) premiums are appended to their respective claims to reflect the timing of the case commencement.
Effective: April 1, 2026
U. Male Genital Surgical Procedures
MALE GENITAL SURGICAL PROCEDURES
Surgical
Male Genital Surgical Procedures
Male
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