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E813A — Radiofrequency ablation of dysplastic Barrett's oesophagus

Barrett's oesophagus ablation

Add for radiofrequency ablation of dysplastic Barrett's oesophagus during upper endoscopy.

Watch for: Must be billed with Z399, Z515 or Z527 on the same claim.

Code

E813A

Description

Radiofrequency ablation of dysplastic Barrett's oesophagus

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 for radiofrequency ablation of dysplastic Barrett's oesophagus during upper endoscopy.

What it covers

E813 is radiofrequency ablation of dysplastic Barrett's oesophagus, added to oesophagoscopy-gastroscopy (Z399), oesophagoscopy (Z515) or gastroscopy (Z527) (S7).

Billing rules

• Add-on to Z399, Z515 or Z527 (S7).
• For dysplastic Barrett's oesophagus (S7).
• Marked #: premises, equipment, supplies and staff are funded by the hospital budget or ICHSC facility costs, and patients can't be charged for them (GP13).
• Under-16 age premiums (10–30%) apply to surgical procedures in Parts K to Z (GP64).

Often billed with

• Z399, Z515 or Z527 (S7).

Common rejections

• ADF: OHIP describes this as 'Corresponding Procedure Invalid, Omitted or Paid at zero': the base procedure (Z399, Z515 or Z527) is missing from the claim, invalid, or paid at zero. Add-ons are payable only with their base code.

Related codes: Z399, Z515, Z527, E836, E692

Source: Schedule of Benefits (July 1, 2026), Digestive System Surgical Procedures, Oesophagus, page S7.

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