Billing code
E175A — Therapeutic paracentesis with intravitreal injection
Paracentesis with eye injection
Add on for therapeutic anterior chamber paracentesis done through a separate site with an intravitreal injection (E186, E187 or E149).
Watch for: Must be billed with E186, E187 or E149; not payable if done through the same site as the injection.
| Provider | Specialist | Assistant | Anaesthetist | Non-anaesthetist |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
- Code
- E175A
- Description
- Therapeutic paracentesis with intravitreal injection
- FHO+ basket
- Not in the FHO+ base rate basket (Schedule 2 or 2B).
- Effective date
- Apr 1, 2025
- Termination date
- No end date
Explanation
Updated October 26, 2026
Add-on for therapeutic anterior chamber paracentesis done with an intravitreal injection (E186, E187 or E149) through a separate site.
What it covers
An add-on for therapeutic paracentesis done in conjunction with an intravitreal injection: E186, E187 or E149 (Y2, Y6).
The fee is marked #: it doesn't include premises, equipment, supplies or staff for the procedure itself, which the hospital or facility funds (SP1).
Billing rules
- Add-on only: bill with E186, E187 or E149 (Y2, Y6).
- Not payable if the paracentesis is done through the same site as the injection (Y6).
- Z851 therapeutic paracentesis is not payable on the same day as E175 (Y2).
- Not payable with E112 pneumatic retinopexy on the same day (Y6, Y8).
Often billed with
- E186 or E187 wet AMD injections, or E149 (Y6).
Common rejections
- AD9: Premium not allowed alone: E175 must be billed with E186, E187 or E149 (Y6).
Related codes: E186, E187, E149, Z851, Z844
Source: Schedule of Benefits (July 1, 2026), Ocular Surgical Procedures, Cornea, page Y2. Also listed under Vitreous, page Y6.
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