What are the billing rules for E862A?

Only with the procedure codes it is listed against (T10; V4, V5, V8, V9). In two-surgeon sling procedures, the vaginal surgeon's codes (S730, S732, S749) take E863, not E862 (V5). For hysterectomy it applies to laparoscopic or laparoscopic-assisted surgery, abdominal or vaginal (V8).

What is E862A often billed with?

S757 or S816 hysterectomy (V8). S549 or S546 retropubic urethropexy (T10).

Why is E862A rejected?

ADF: The base procedure was missing, invalid or paid at zero; this add-on is only payable with one of its listed procedure codes (T10; V4–V9).

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E862A — Laparoscopic approach premium (+25%)

Q: What is OHIP billing code E862A?

Adds 25% to listed urethropexy, prolapse, sling, hysterectomy and tubal procedures when they are done laparoscopically.

Laparoscopic gynaecology premium

Adds 25% to listed urethropexy, prolapse, sling, hysterectomy and tubal procedures when done laparoscopically.

Watch for: Only with its listed procedure codes; the vaginal surgeon's sling codes take E863 instead.

Provider	Specialist	Assistant	Anaesthetist	Non-anaesthetist
$0.01	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00

Code: E862A
Description: Laparoscopic approach premium (+25%)
FHO+ basket: Not in the FHO+ base rate basket (Schedule 2 or 2B).
Effective date: Sep 1, 2011
Termination date: No end date

Explanation

Updated October 26, 2026

Adds 25% to listed urethropexy, prolapse, sling, hysterectomy and tubal procedures when they are done laparoscopically.

What it covers

E862 increases the procedure fee by 25% when a listed procedure is performed laparoscopically (T10; V4, V5, V8, V9).

It is listed with: retropubic urethropexy S549, S546 (T10, V4); vaginal vault prolapse S760, S813, S761 (V4); sling procedures S728, S740, S731, S733, S748, S751 (V5); hysterectomy S757, S758, S759, S816 (laparoscopic or laparoscopic-assisted) and S710, S763, S762 (V8); tubal surgery S735, S736, S739 and S743 (V9).

Billing rules

Only with the procedure codes it is listed against (T10; V4, V5, V8, V9).
In two-surgeon sling procedures, the vaginal surgeon's codes (S730, S732, S749) take E863, not E862 (V5).
For hysterectomy it applies to laparoscopic or laparoscopic-assisted surgery, abdominal or vaginal (V8).
Laparoscopic entry is otherwise not paid separately (V1, rule 4).
Marked #: premises, equipment and staff funded by the hospital are not included (T10).

Often billed with

S757 or S816 hysterectomy (V8).
S549 or S546 retropubic urethropexy (T10).

Common rejections

ADF: The base procedure was missing, invalid or paid at zero; this add-on is only payable with one of its listed procedure codes (T10; V4–V9).

Related codes: E863, S757, S816, S549, S546, S760, S743, E860

Source: Schedule of Benefits (July 1, 2026), Urogenital and Urinary Surgical Procedures, Urethra, page T10.

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