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S786
S786 – Abscess
OHIP Urology Code — ENDOCRINE SURGICAL PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits
When to Use
- Use S786 for the formal incision and drainage of a confirmed thyroid gland abscess.
- Use this code when the procedure is performed in a surgical setting, distinguishing it from simple office-based aspiration or minor wound care.
Common Pitfalls
- Do not bill S786 for simple fine-needle aspiration (FNA) of a thyroid cyst or nodule, as this does not constitute a formal incision of an abscess.
- Avoid billing S786 in conjunction with other thyroid surgical procedures (e.g., S787 or S788) unless the abscess incision is a distinct, separate procedure from the primary thyroidectomy or resection.
Billing Tips
- Ensure the operative report clearly describes the incision and drainage of the abscess to support the surgical nature of the code, as this is a specific Endocrine Surgical Procedure.
- If surgical assistance is required, you must obtain and document special authorization for M400B, as S786 does not have a pre-assigned assistant unit value.
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