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Z268
Z268 – Augmentation of zygoma - with autogenous bone or cartilage
OHIP Musculoskeletal System Surgical Procedures Code — MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM SURGICAL PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits
Performs a bilateral augmentation of the zygoma (cheekbones) using autogenous (patient's own) bone or cartilage. This procedure is indicated for the correction of facial stigmata associated with Down's Syndrome. As per the note on page of the Schedule of Benefits, this fee includes the harvesting and grafting of the necessary bone or cartilage grafts.
As a surgical procedure, it includes the common elements of all insured services as described on pages - of the Schedule, such as obtaining history, maintaining records, and conferring with other professionals. The service rendered personally by the surgeon (suffix A) includes the pre-operative evaluation, the surgical procedure itself, and normal post-operative care.
Referral requiredFrom: Physician, NursePractitioner, DentalSurgeon
Documentation of medical necessity for the procedure, specifically for the correction of Down's Syndrome facial stigmata, is required in the patient's medical record.
* Includes harvesting and grafting of bone or cartilage grafts.
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