S733 – Abdominal surgeon
OHIP Urology Code — FEMALE GENITAL SURGICAL PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits
Service code for the abdominal surgeon's role in a two-surgeon team performing a vaginal repair procedure. This code is used when there has been a previous failed procedure. The corresponding code for the vaginal surgeon is S732. This service is specifically for the abdominal surgeon following one previous failed procedure. The procedure can be performed laparoscopically, which is eligible for an additional premium (E862).
When to Use
- Use S733 when acting as the abdominal surgeon in a two-surgeon team for a vaginal repair specifically following one documented failed previous procedure.
- Use S733 in conjunction with S732 when the procedure involves a combined abdominal and vaginal approach for a recurrent defect.
Common Pitfalls
- Billing S733 without clear documentation of a prior failed procedure, which is a mandatory clinical requirement for this specific code.
- Attempting to bill for a second assistant alongside S733 without prior authorization from a medical consultant, as it is not automatically payable.
Billing Tips
- Always append the E862 laparoscopic premium to S733 when the abdominal portion is performed via laparoscopy to capture the 25% fee increase.
Effective: April 1, 2025
V. Female Genital Surgical Procedures
FEMALE GENITAL SURGICAL PROCEDURES
Surgical
Female Genital Surgical Procedures
Female
This service is for the abdominal surgeon component of a two-surgeon procedure. The vaginal surgeon claims code S732.
Ready to bill this code?
SnapBill makes OHIP billing simple — auto-filled codes, validation, and batch submission.