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Z853
Z853 – Ulcer cautery or corneal puncture - general anaesthetic
OHIP Ocular and Aural Surgical Procedures Code — OCULAR SURGICAL PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits
Z853 is for the cauterization of a corneal ulcer performed under general anaesthetic. This service includes one or more of the following techniques:
• laser and/or electrocautery
• epithelial debridement
• cryotherapy
• corneal biopsy and/or corneal puncture
The anaesthesia service for this procedure (Z853C) is valued at 6 base units plus time units as described in -. An assistant is not listed as eligible for this service.
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