Billing code
E784A — Cystoscopy add-on – hydrodistention of bladder under general anaesthetic
Bladder hydrodistention
Add to a cystoscopy for hydrodistention of the bladder under general anaesthetic.
Watch for: Must be billed with a payable base cystoscopy; an exam under anaesthesia at the same time isn't claimed separately.
| Provider | Specialist | Assistant | Anaesthetist | Non-anaesthetist |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $53.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
- Code
- E784A
- Description
- Cystoscopy add-on – hydrodistention of bladder under general anaesthetic
- 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
Add-on to cystoscopy for hydrodistention of the bladder under general anaesthetic.
What it covers
E784 is hydrodistention of the bladder under general anaesthetic, done with cystoscopy (T7).
Billing rules
- E-prefixed cystoscopy add-ons are payable in addition to any S or Z code under the Bladder subheading, or with Z626 or Z628, unless noted otherwise (T6 preamble §4).
- No extra claim for an examination under anaesthesia done at the time of cystoscopy (T6 preamble §1).
Often billed with
- Z606 diagnostic cystoscopy (T7).
- E824 bladder biopsy under general anaesthetic (T7).
- E782 Hunner ulcer electrocoagulation (T7).
Common rejections
- ADF: OHIP describes this as 'Corresponding procedure invalid, omitted or paid at zero': E784 was billed without a payable base cystoscopy (such as Z606) for the same patient and day (T6, T7).
Related codes: E824, E782, Z606, G869
Source: Schedule of Benefits (July 1, 2026), Urogenital and Urinary Surgical Procedures, Bladder, page T7.
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