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S611
S611 – Hydrocele excision - unilateral
OHIP Urology Code — MALE GENITAL SURGICAL PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits
When to Use
- Use S611 for the standalone, unilateral surgical excision of a hydrocele in a male patient.
- Use S611 when the procedure is performed as a primary, isolated surgical event without an associated hernia repair.
Common Pitfalls
- Claiming S611 when a hernia repair is performed concurrently; this must be billed as E727 to avoid rejection or audit.
- Attempting to bill S611 bilaterally; the code is specifically for unilateral excision, and billing it twice for a bilateral procedure is not supported.
Billing Tips
- Ensure the procedure is documented as a hydrocele excision to distinguish it from other scrotal procedures that may carry different fee values.
- Apply the appropriate age-based premium (e.g., for patients under 16 years) to the S611 base fee to maximize the claim value.
Provider Fee$222.80
Surgical Assistant Fee$77.46
Anaesthetist Fee$95.76
Non-Anaesthetist Fee$95.76
Effective: April 1, 2026
Category
U. Male Genital Surgical Procedures
Subcategory
MALE GENITAL SURGICAL PROCEDURES
Service Type
Surgical
Code Classes
Male Genital Surgical Procedures, Surgical Assistants' Services, Anaesthesiologists' Services
Sex Restriction
Male
Hydrocele excision rendered with hernia repair is claimed as E727.
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