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Z547
Z547 – Gastroscopy with removal of foreign body
OHIP Digestive System Surgical Procedures Code — DIGESTIVE SYSTEM SURGICAL PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits
A gastroscopy procedure that includes the removal of a foreign body. This is an endoscopic procedure of the stomach. This service has 4 basic anaesthesia units. Add-on codes E674 (for the first polyp > 1 cm) and E675 (for each additional polyp > 1 cm, maximum 2) are payable with Z547 for snare polypectomy. As per the note on page , laryngoscopy (Z292) rendered in association with gastroscopy services is not eligible for payment unless it is for suspicion of laryngeal disease and requires manual review with a written explanation.
Z292 rendered in association with gastroscopy services is not eligible for payment unless the laryngoscopy service is rendered for suspicion of disease of the larynx. Claims for Z292 in these circumstances are assessed by a medical consultant on a manual review basis and require the submission of a written explanation.
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