S739 – Fimbriolysis and salpingostomy
OHIP Urology Code — FEMALE GENITAL SURGICAL PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits
Represents a surgical procedure. The fee for the surgeon is $491.15. Fees for surgical assistants and anaesthetists are calculated based on basic units plus time units. The base fee for an assistant is $84.84 (approx. 7 basic units) and for an anaesthetist is $122.57 (approx. 8 basic units). Time units are added based on the duration of the service as per rules in and . Various premiums may apply.
When to Use
- Use S739 for the surgical lysis of adhesions involving the fallopian tubes to restore patency or for the creation of a new tubal opening (salpingostomy).
- Select this code when the primary surgical intent is the restoration of tubal function, distinguishing it from simple tubal ligation or fulguration procedures.
Common Pitfalls
- Failing to append the E862 laparoscopic premium when the procedure is performed via laparoscopy, which results in a 25% loss of the primary surgical fee.
- Incorrectly billing S739 as an office procedure; this is a surgical code that must be performed in an appropriate facility setting to be eligible for the full fee.
Billing Tips
- Always ensure the correct suffix (A for surgeon, B for assistant, C for anaesthetist) is appended to the code to prevent automatic rejection.
- When performing the procedure laparoscopically, ensure E862 is submitted on the same claim as S739A to trigger the 25% fee increase.
Effective: April 1, 2025
V. Female Genital Surgical Procedures
FEMALE GENITAL SURGICAL PROCEDURES
Surgical
Urogenital and Urinary Surgical Procedures
Female
In the surgical part of the Schedule, the required suffixes are: suffix A if the physician performs the procedure; suffix B if the physician assisted at the surgery; and suffix C if the physician administered the anaesthetic. From .
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