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Z271
Z271 – Horizontal resection, red lower lip
OHIP Psychiatric Code — MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM SURGICAL PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits
Z271 is a surgical procedure for the horizontal resection of the red lower lip. This service is listed under the 'Surgery for Correction of Down's Syndrome Facial Stigmata' subsection within Musculoskeletal System Surgical Procedures.
When to Use
- Use Z271 specifically for the surgical correction of lip protrusion or hypertrophy in patients with Down syndrome, as defined under the Musculoskeletal System Surgical Procedures subsection.
- Select Z271 when performing a formal horizontal resection of the red lower lip tissue to achieve aesthetic or functional correction of facial stigmata.
Common Pitfalls
- Avoid billing Z271 for routine lip laceration repairs or standard excision of lip lesions, as these are covered under different codes (e.g., S000 series for lacerations or S010 series for excisions).
- Do not bill a hospital admission assessment or routine follow-up visit on the same day as Z271, as these are considered included in the surgical fee unless it qualifies as the major pre-operative assessment.
Billing Tips
- Ensure you apply the correct age-based premium (e.g., AGE_PREMIUM_UNDER_16_YEARS) if the patient is under 16, as this is a surgical procedure eligible for automatic percentage increases based on the patient's age.
Provider Fee$184.60
Effective: April 1, 2025
Category
N. Musculoskeletal System Surgical Procedures
Subcategory
MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM SURGICAL PROCEDURES
Service Type
Surgical
Code Classes
Musculoskeletal System Surgical Procedures
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