Z725 – Dilatation and cauterization under general anaesthesia
OHIP Psychiatric Code — FEMALE GENITAL SURGICAL PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits
Dilatation and cauterization of the cervix uteri performed under general anaesthesia. As this service is denoted with the prefix '#', the provision of premises, equipment, supplies, and personnel are funded by the hospital global budget when performed in a hospital, or under the facility costs if performed in an Integrated Community Health Services Centre (ICHSC), as described on page .
When to Use
- Use Z725 for cervical dilatation and cauterization performed under general anaesthesia when the primary intent is not the removal of a cervical polyp.
- Use Z725 for diagnostic or therapeutic cervical procedures requiring general anaesthesia where the specific surgical intervention is limited to dilatation and cauterization.
Common Pitfalls
- Submitting Z725 for the excision of cervical polyps, which must be billed under Z720 regardless of the anaesthesia type.
- Attempting to bill for facility or equipment costs; as a '#' prefixed code, these are covered by the hospital global budget or ICHSC facility funding.
- Failing to document the start and end times of the anaesthesia service in the medical record, which is a mandatory requirement for claiming anaesthesia time units.
Billing Tips
- Ensure that if the procedure is performed after hours or involves specific patient risk factors, you append the appropriate anaesthesia time unit modifiers or after-hours premiums to maximize the claim accuracy.
Effective: April 1, 2025
V. Female Genital Surgical Procedures
FEMALE GENITAL SURGICAL PROCEDURES
Surgical
Female Genital Surgical Procedures
When claiming anaesthesia time units, the physician must record the start and end times of the service in the patient's permanent medical record.
Female
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