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Z248 – Tenotomy or fasciotomy (closed) - finger - two

OHIP Musculoskeletal System Surgical Procedures Code — MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM SURGICAL PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits

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Z248 is for a closed tenotomy or fasciotomy performed on two fingers. This procedure involves releasing a tendon or fascia through the skin without a formal open incision. It is part of a series of codes for this procedure, with Z247 for a single finger and Z249 for three or more fingers. The surgical fee (suffix A) is a flat rate, while the anaesthesia fee (suffix C) is calculated using 7 base units plus time units. Surgical assistance (suffix B) is not explicitly assigned units but may be payable on an Independent Consideration basis as per the general rules in .
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Surgical assistance is not assigned basic units for this procedure. Payment for an assistant may be claimed using M400B on an independent consideration basis with a letter from the surgeon outlining the reason an assistant was required, per .

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