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Z542
Z542 – Intubation of bile duct for obstruction
OHIP Digestive System Surgical Procedures Code — DIGESTIVE SYSTEM SURGICAL PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits
Intubation of bile duct for obstruction. This is a surgical procedure listed under the Digestive System, Biliary Tract, Incision section of the Schedule.
• If claiming for a surgical assistant where no basic units are listed, a letter from the surgeon outlining the reason the assistant was required must be submitted for authorization by a medical consultant. See .
• If claiming anaesthesia units by comparison, supporting documentation for the comparable procedure may be required. See .
• For any time-based fee (anaesthesia, assistant), the start and end times of the service must be recorded in the patient's medical record. See .
Unless otherwise specified, there is no additional fee payable for cholangiogram during abdominal surgery.
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