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E829A — - Repair Of Defect (5-10 Cm) With Component Separation - Add

Component separation, 5–10 cm

Add to S344 for component separation when repairing a ventral or incisional hernia defect of 5 to 10 cm.

Watch for: Only with S344; defects over 10 cm use E827 instead.

Code

E829A

Description

- Repair Of Defect (5-10 Cm) With Component Separation - Add

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 component separation when repairing a 5–10 cm ventral or incisional hernia defect with mesh (S344).

What it covers

E829 is repair of a ventral or incisional hernia defect of 5–10 cm with component separation, added to S344 (S37).

Billing rules

• Only with S344, hernia fascial defect 5 cm or greater repaired with mesh closure (S37).
• Defect size bands: E829 for 5–10 cm, E827 for more than 10 cm (S37). Defects over 10 cm use E827 instead.
• Add E793 to S344 when the repair is laparoscopic or laparoscopic-assisted (S38).
• Marked #: premises, equipment, supplies and staff for the procedure are not included in the fee (SP1).

Often billed with

• S344 ventral or incisional hernia repair with mesh (S37).

Common rejections

• ADF: OHIP describes this as 'Corresponding procedure invalid, omitted or paid at zero': E829 was billed without a payable S344 for the same patient and day.

Related codes: S344, E827, S340, E793, E725

Source: Schedule of Benefits (July 1, 2026), Digestive System Surgical Procedures, Abdomen, Peritoneum and Omentum, page S37.

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