What is OHIP billing code Z175?

Z175 is "Repair of laceration, 5.1 to 10 cm", an OHIP Psychiatric code from the Ontario Schedule of Benefits (Physician Services).

How much does Z175 pay?

The current OHIP fee for Z175 is $39.35, effective 2026-04-01, per the Ontario Schedule of Benefits.

How do I bill Z175 to OHIP?

Z175 is submitted through OHIP's MCEDT claims system, either directly or via billing software. SnapBill validates Z175 claims against the Schedule of Benefits rules before submission.

What codes are related to Z175?

Codes related to Z175 in the Schedule of Benefits include Z176, Z154, Z177, Z179, Z190, Z191, Z192, R024.

All codes

Z175

Z175 – Repair of laceration, 5.1 to 10 cm

OHIP Psychiatric Code — INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM SURGICAL PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits

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This service is for the repair of a laceration between 5.1 and 10.0 cm in length. It is distinct from Z177, which is used for lacerations of the same size if they are on the face and/or require tying of bleeders and/or closure in layers. For complex laceration repairs requiring a minimum of 20 minutes and meeting specific criteria, see Z187 (face) or Z188 (other anatomical areas).

When to Use

Use Z175 for a simple, single-layer closure of a 5.1 to 10.0 cm laceration on the trunk or extremities.
Select Z175 when the repair does not meet the complexity criteria for Z177 (which requires facial location, layered closure, or vessel ligation) or Z188 (which requires 20+ minutes of complex repair).
Use Z175 for standard suturing; note that if you use tissue adhesives like cyanoacrylate, you must bill at 50% of the Z175 fee.

Common Pitfalls

Billing Z175 for a facial laceration; facial repairs of this length must be billed under Z177, which carries a higher fee.
Failing to document the exact length of the laceration in centimeters, which is the primary audit trigger for verifying the use of Z175 over Z176 (2.6-5.0 cm) or Z179 (10.1-15.0 cm).
Attempting to bill Z175 alongside a minor assessment code (A007) for the same visit; the assessment is generally considered included in the surgical procedure unless a separate, unrelated problem is addressed.

Billing Tips

If performing this procedure in your office, ensure you add the appropriate office setting premium (E542) to the Z175 claim to capture the additional overhead.
If the repair is non-elective and performed after hours (17:00-24:00 weekdays or anytime weekends/holidays), apply the 50% Surgeon After Hours Premium, provided you are not the Emergency Department physician.

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Provider Fee$39.35

Anaesthetist Fee$95.76

Non-Anaesthetist Fee$95.76

Effective: April 1, 2026

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