S702 – Excision of congenital vaginal septum
OHIP Urology Code — FEMALE GENITAL SURGICAL PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits
S702 is a surgical procedure for the excision of a congenital vaginal septum. This service is designated with a '#' prefix, which means that when performed in a hospital, the premises, equipment, supplies, and personnel are funded by the hospital's global budget. If performed in an Integrated Community Health Services Centre (ICHSC), these costs are covered by the ICHSC's facility funding. See for more information. Payment for anaesthesia (suffix C) and surgical assistant (suffix B) services is based on a unit system. See 'Payment Adjustment Rules' for details on how these fees are calculated.
When to Use
- Use S702 for the surgical excision of a longitudinal or transverse congenital vaginal septum when the procedure is the primary intervention.
- Select S702 when performing a formal excision rather than a simple incision or drainage, which would be coded under different minor surgical categories.
Common Pitfalls
- Billing S702 as a stand-alone procedure when it is performed as part of a more extensive reconstructive surgery that may have a higher-valued comprehensive code.
- Attempting to bill for a second surgical assistant without prior approval from a medical consultant, as S702 is not on the pre-approved list for multiple assistants.
Billing Tips
- Ensure the procedure is clearly documented as a congenital vaginal septum excision to distinguish it from acquired vaginal stenosis or other anatomical variations.
- If the procedure is performed on an urgent or non-elective basis during after-hours, ensure you append the appropriate E-code premium (E409 or E410) to the claim to receive the procedural fee increase.
Effective: April 1, 2025
V. Female Genital Surgical Procedures
FEMALE GENITAL SURGICAL PROCEDURES
Surgical
Female Genital Surgical Procedures
Female
This service is designated by a '#' prefix. As per , for services performed in a hospital or Integrated Community Health Services Centre (ICHSC), the premises, equipment, supplies, and personnel are funded through the facility and are not to be billed to the patient.
Ready to bill this code?
SnapBill makes OHIP billing simple — auto-filled codes, validation, and batch submission.