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Z580
Z580 – Sigmoidoscopy (using 60 cm. flexible endoscope)
OHIP Digestive System Surgical Procedures Code — DIGESTIVE SYSTEM SURGICAL PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits
Sigmoidoscopy (using 60 cm. flexible endoscope) is an endoscopic procedure to examine the sigmoid colon. Anaesthesia for this service should be claimed using billing code E032C, which has 4 basic units plus time units and replaces the listed basic units and time units for anaesthesia for this procedure. Anaesthesia extra units listed on are eligible for payment with E032C. See notes for specific billing restrictions with other colonoscopy codes.
1. Z580 is not eligible for payment with Z491, Z492, Z493, Z494, Z495, Z496, Z497, Z498, Z499 or Z555 same patient same day.
2. For sigmoidoscopy with rigid scope, see Z535 (Rectum).
3. Time units and anaesthesia extra units listed on are not eligible for payment with anaesthesia services for Z580C.
4. E003C is not payable for anaesthesia services rendered for Z580.
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