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Z541
Z541 – Dilation, disimpaction or removal of foreign body under general anaesthetic
OHIP Digestive System Surgical Procedures Code — DIGESTIVE SYSTEM SURGICAL PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits
This service involves the dilation of the rectum and/or the disimpaction of feces or removal of a foreign body. It must be performed under general anaesthesia. The fee for this service applies only when it is performed as the sole procedure during an operative session. The anaesthesia service (Z541C) includes 6 base units, with time units calculated separately based on duration, as detailed on .
The service must be documented in appropriate records, establishing that the service was provided, is the service submitted for, and was medically necessary.
As this procedure requires a general anaesthetic, standard operative and anaesthetic records must be maintained.
The anaesthesia service for this procedure (Z541C) has 6 base units. Time units are calculated separately as per the rules on .
The fee for the surgeon is for the procedure itself and is not unit-based.
Assistance at surgery is not eligible for payment for this service as per .
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