Billing code
E823A — Ureteroscopy add-on – resection of ureteral or renal pelvic tumours
Ureteroscopic tumour resection
Add to Z628 for resection and fulguration of one or more tumours in the ureter or renal pelvis.
Watch for: Must be billed with Z628; one fee covers all tumours treated.
| Provider | Specialist | Assistant | Anaesthetist | Non-anaesthetist |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $250.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
- Code
- E823A
- Description
- Ureteroscopy add-on – resection of ureteral or renal pelvic tumours
- 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 Z628 for resection and fulguration of one or more tumours in the ureter or renal pelvis.
What it covers
E823 is resection and fulguration of one or more ureteral or renal pelvic tumours, added to Z628 (T4).
Billing rules
- Payable only with Z628 (T4).
- One fee covers one or more tumours (T4).
- Add E822 when the scope reaches the upper third of the ureter or the renal pelvis (T4).
Often billed with
- Z628 (T4).
- E822 (T4).
- E820 biopsy (T4).
Common rejections
- ADF: OHIP describes this as 'Corresponding procedure invalid, omitted or paid at zero': E823 was billed without a payable Z628 for the same patient and day (T4).
Related codes: Z628, E819, E822, E760, E761, E820
Source: Schedule of Benefits (July 1, 2026), Urogenital and Urinary Surgical Procedures, Kidney and Upper Urinary Tract, page T4.
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