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E821A — Prostate needle biopsy – transperineal method (add-on)

Transperineal prostate biopsy add-on

Add to prostate needle biopsy Z712 when the biopsy is done by the transperineal method.

Watch for: Must be on the same claim as a payable Z712.

Code

E821A

Description

Prostate needle biopsy – transperineal method (add-on)

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 prostate needle biopsy (Z712) when it is done by the transperineal method.

What it covers

E821 is added to Z712 when the prostate needle biopsy is done by the transperineal method (U8).

It is not billed alone.

Billing rules

• Only with Z712 (U8).
• Age premium of 10–30% for patients under 16 (GP64).

Common rejections

• AD8: OHIP describes this as 'Not allowed alone': E821 must be on the same claim as Z712 (U8).
• ADF: OHIP describes this as 'Corresponding Procedure Invalid, Omitted or Paid at zero': Z712 was missing, invalid or paid at zero.

Related codes: Z712, Z713, S650, S651

Source: Schedule of Benefits (July 1, 2026), Male Genital Surgical Procedures, Prostate, page U8.

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