Z715 – Abscess of vulva, Bartholin or Skene’s gland - incision and drainage - general anaesthetic
OHIP Psychiatric Code — FEMALE GENITAL SURGICAL PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits
A surgical procedure for the incision and drainage of an abscess of the vulva, Bartholin's gland, or Skene's gland. This procedure requires a general anaesthetic. The fee for the surgeon (Z715A) is a set amount, while fees for the assistant (Z715B) and anaesthetist (Z715C) are calculated using 6 base units plus time-based units as per the rules outlined in the Schedule of Benefits (, ).
When to Use
- Use Z715 when the abscess is significant enough to require a general anaesthetic, distinguishing it from Z714 which covers incision and drainage under local anaesthetic.
- Select Z715 for surgical management of Bartholin's or Skene's gland abscesses performed in an operating room setting where general anaesthesia is medically necessary.
Common Pitfalls
- Billing Z715 when the procedure was performed under local anaesthetic, which should be billed as Z714 instead.
- Failing to include the anaesthetist's time-based units correctly, as Z715 is a surgical code that triggers specific anaesthesia billing requirements under GP92.
- Attempting to bill an additional office visit code on the same day as Z715, which is generally considered included in the surgical fee unless a separate, unrelated condition is addressed.
Billing Tips
- Ensure the operative report explicitly justifies the use of general anaesthesia to support the use of Z715 over the lower-valued Z714.
- If the procedure is performed after hours in a hospital, ensure you append the appropriate Special Visit Premium (e.g., C961) to maximize the claim, as Z715 is eligible for these add-ons.
Effective: April 1, 2026
V. Female Genital Surgical Procedures
FEMALE GENITAL SURGICAL PROCEDURES
Surgical
Female Genital Surgical Procedures
As per , all insured services must be documented in the patient's medical record to establish that the service was provided, is the service for which the account is submitted, and was medically necessary.
Female
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