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Y831
Y831 – Y831
OHIP Other Code · Schedule of Benefits
When to Use
- Use Y831 as a diagnostic code to indicate a surgical complication when billing for the management of post-operative issues that occur during or following a procedure.
- Apply this code when submitting a claim for a follow-up visit necessitated by an adverse event related to a previous surgical intervention.
Common Pitfalls
- Do not use Y831 as a primary fee code; it is a diagnostic code and must be paired with an appropriate service code like A007 or A008.
- Avoid using Y831 for routine post-operative care, as it is intended specifically for complications rather than standard recovery monitoring.
Billing Tips
- Ensure Y831 is linked to the specific service code for the complication management to justify the necessity of the visit beyond the global surgical period.
Provider Fee$0.00
Surgical Assistant Fee$133.00
Non-Anaesthetist Fee$59.61
Effective: April 1, 2026
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