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Z496
Z496 – Presence of signs or symptoms - sigmoid to descending colon
OHIP Digestive System Surgical Procedures Code — DIGESTIVE SYSTEM SURGICAL PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits
A colonoscopy for diagnosis or ongoing management, indicated by the presence of signs or symptoms. The procedure involves an examination of the large intestine from the sigmoid colon to the descending colon.
Only one of Z491, Z492, Z493, Z494, Z495, Z496, Z497, Z498, Z499 or Z555 is eligible for payment per patient per day.
Time units and anaesthesia extra units listed on are not eligible for payment with anaesthesia services for Z491C, Z492C, Z493C, Z494C, Z495C, Z496C, Z497C, Z498C, Z499C or Z555C.
E003C is not payable for anaesthesia services rendered for Z491, Z492, Z493, Z494, Z495, Z496, Z497, Z498, Z499 or Z555.
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