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T688
T688 – T688
OHIP Other Code · Schedule of Benefits
When to Use
- Use T688 for the professional fee associated with the insertion of a permanent cardiac pacemaker, specifically for a single-chamber system.
- Apply this code when the procedure is performed in an operating room setting as the primary surgical intervention for bradyarrhythmia management.
Common Pitfalls
- Billing T688 in conjunction with A001 or A007 is prohibited, as the surgical fee is intended to be all-inclusive for the procedure.
- Submitting T688 without the appropriate diagnostic code for the underlying conduction disorder will result in an automatic rejection by the Ministry.
Billing Tips
- Ensure that the technical component of the procedure is billed separately under the hospital's facility fee structure, as T688 covers only the physician's professional service.
Provider Fee$800.00
Specialist Fee$800.00
Effective: February 1, 2011
Since Apr 2005, this fee has increased 0.0% vs 10.8% CPI inflation
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