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Y838
Y838 – Y838
OHIP Other Code · Schedule of Benefits
When to Use
- Use Y838 as a diagnostic code when billing for a minor surgical procedure or intervention that does not have a specific, higher-paying diagnostic code assigned in the Schedule of Benefits.
- Apply this code when performing a procedure where the primary diagnosis is a complication of a previous medical or surgical procedure that is not otherwise specified.
Common Pitfalls
- Avoid using Y838 as a primary diagnosis for routine office visits, as it is intended specifically for procedural complications and will trigger rejections if used with standard E078 or A007 codes.
- Do not use Y838 if a more specific ICD-9 code exists for the complication, as the Ministry expects the most granular diagnosis available for the procedure performed.
Billing Tips
- Pair Y838 with the appropriate procedure code to ensure the claim is linked to the specific surgical or procedural event that caused the complication.
Provider Fee$0.00
Surgical Assistant Fee$46.60
Non-Anaesthetist Fee$15.34
Effective: April 1, 2026
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