Billing code
E156A — Intraocular Suturing Of Iris/pupillary Defect
Iris defect suturing
Bill for intraocular suturing of an iris or pupillary defect; use E157 when an iris prosthetic device is placed.
Watch for: Not payable for repairing iris tears caused by cataract extraction, and E950 and E123 aren't payable with it.
| Provider | Specialist | Assistant | Anaesthetist | Non-anaesthetist |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $350.00 | $0.00 | $77.46 | $111.72 | $111.72 |
- Code
- E156A
- Description
- Intraocular Suturing Of Iris/pupillary Defect
- 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
Intraocular suturing of an iris or pupillary defect. Not for repairing iris tears caused by cataract extraction.
What it covers
E156 is intraocular suturing of an iris or pupillary defect, listed under Iris and Ciliary Body (Y4).
Placing or suturing an iris prosthetic device, with or without suturing the defect, is E157 instead (Y4).
Billing rules
- Not payable for repairing iris tears that result from cataract extraction (Y4).
- E950 lens insertion is not payable with E156 (Y4).
- E123 division of iris to cornea and/or angle is not payable with E156 (Y3).
- 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).
Related codes: E157, E130, E123, E950, E145
Source: Schedule of Benefits (July 1, 2026), Ocular Surgical Procedures, Sclera, Iris and Ciliary Body, page Y4.
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