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Z176
Z176 – Repair of laceration - up to 5 cm
OHIP Psychiatric Code — INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM SURGICAL PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits
This service is for the repair of a simple laceration with a length of up to 5 cm. This code is used for repairs that are not on the face and do not require tying of bleeders or closure in layers. For more complex repairs of this size, see Z154.
When to Use
- Use Z176 for a simple, single-layer closure of a non-facial laceration measuring 5 cm or less.
- Choose Z176 when the repair involves only skin closure without the need for deep tissue suturing or complex debridement.
Common Pitfalls
- Billing Z176 for facial lacerations, which should be billed under codes specifically designated for facial repairs to ensure correct valuation.
- Failing to reduce the fee by 50% when using tissue adhesives (e.g., Dermabond) instead of sutures, as per the payment adjustment rules.
- Attempting to bill Z176 alongside Z154 for the same wound; Z154 is for complex repairs and these codes are mutually exclusive.
Billing Tips
- If performing the repair in your office, always append the E542 premium to receive the additional $11.55 flat fee.
- If the repair requires extensive debridement, ensure you document the specific nature of the debridement to support an Independent Consideration (I.C.) claim for the E531 add-on.
Provider Fee$21.90
Anaesthetist Fee$95.76
Non-Anaesthetist Fee$95.76
Effective: April 1, 2026
Category
M. Integumentary System Surgical Procedures
Subcategory
INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM SURGICAL PROCEDURES
Service Type
Surgical
Code Classes
Integumentary System Surgical Procedures
Anaesthesia (C suffix) fee is calculated based on 6 base units plus time units.
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