Billing code
E117A — Pterygium - Keratectomy Or Relaxing Incisions Post Penetrating Keratoplasty Or Post Traumatic Corneal Scar (non Cosmetic)
Corneal keratectomy or relaxing incisions
Bill for keratectomy or relaxing incisions after a penetrating corneal transplant or for a post-traumatic corneal scar, not for cosmetic reasons.
Watch for: Not payable with E121 or E124, and E202 corneal cross-linking isn't payable the same day for the same patient.
| Provider | Specialist | Assistant | Anaesthetist | Non-anaesthetist |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $308.30 | $0.00 | $77.46 | $95.76 | $95.76 |
- Code
- E117A
- Description
- Pterygium - Keratectomy Or Relaxing Incisions Post Penetrating Keratoplasty Or Post Traumatic Corneal Scar (non Cosmetic)
- FHO+ basket
- Not in the FHO+ base rate basket (Schedule 2 or 2B).
- Effective date
- Apr 1, 2026
- Termination date
- No end date
Explanation
Updated October 26, 2026
Keratectomy or relaxing incisions after a penetrating corneal transplant or for a post-traumatic corneal scar. Not cosmetic.
What it covers
E117 covers keratectomy or relaxing incisions after penetrating keratoplasty, or for a post-traumatic corneal scar, when not done for cosmetic reasons (Y3).
Billing rules
- Not payable with E124 limbal stem cell transplant (Y3).
- Not payable with E121 penetrating corneal transplant (Y3).
- E202 corneal cross-linking is not payable for the same patient on the same day as E117 (Y2).
- Cosmetic surgery is not insured (SP5).
- More than one procedure under the same anaesthetic: the major procedure is paid in full and the others at 85% (SP2).
- Age premiums of 10% to 30% apply for patients under 16 (GP64).
- Marked #: the fee does not include the premises, equipment, supplies or staff for the procedure itself, which the hospital or ICHSC funds (SP1).
Common rejections
- ADH: OHIP describes this as 'Cannot be billed together': E117 isn't payable with E121 or E124, and E202 isn't payable the same day (Y2, Y3).
Related codes: E121, E122, E124, E202, E118, E205
Source: Schedule of Benefits (July 1, 2026), Ocular Surgical Procedures, Cornea, page Y3.
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