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Z846
Z846 – Biopsy of ear canal - general anaesthetic
OHIP Ocular and Aural Surgical Procedures Code — AURAL SURGICAL PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits
This service provides for a biopsy of the ear canal performed under general anaesthetic. It is payable only if it is the sole procedure performed. This code is denoted with a '#' prefix, indicating that when performed in a hospital or Integrated Community Health Services Centre (ICHSC), the facility costs (premises, equipment, supplies, and personnel) are funded by the hospital global budget or ICHSC funding and not billable separately to the patient.
Payable only if it is the sole procedure performed.
This service is denoted by a '#' prefix. As per , for services performed in a hospital, the premises, equipment, supplies, and personnel are funded by the hospital global budget. Patients cannot be charged for these items.
When debridement of ears under microscopy is carried out for access purposes only, no claim should be made for the debridement.
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