What are the billing rules for F066A?

Rigid immobilization means a custom-molded device applied by the physician. A simple splint, such as a metal splint, is not rigid immobilization and is billed as a visit only (N1). The major pre-operative visit (the consultation or assessment) can be billed in addition (N1). A cast or corrective splint applied during the first 2 weeks is included in the fracture or dislocation fee; later casts are billed from the cast listings (N7).

What is F066A often billed with?

The consultation or assessment that is the major pre-operative visit (N1).

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F066A — Tarsus fracture – no reduction, rigid immobilization

Q: What is OHIP billing code F066A?

Treatment of a tarsal fracture without reduction, using rigid immobilization the physician custom-molds and applies.

Tarsal fracture, rigid immobilization

Bill F066 for a tarsal fracture, including talus or os calcis avulsion and osteochondral fractures, treated without reduction using custom-molded rigid immobilization.

Watch for: A simple splint isn't rigid immobilization and is billed as a visit; other os calcis and talar neck or body fractures are F070 to F072.

Provider	Specialist	Assistant	Anaesthetist	Non-anaesthetist
$98.10	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00

Code: F066A
Description: Tarsus fracture – no reduction, rigid immobilization
FHO+ basket: Not in the FHO+ base rate basket (Schedule 2 or 2B).
Effective date: Apr 1, 2025
Termination date: No end date

Explanation

Updated October 26, 2026

Treatment of a tarsal fracture without reduction, using rigid immobilization the physician custom-molds and applies.

What it covers

F066 is treatment of a fracture of the tarsus without reduction, using rigid immobilization (N58). The tarsus listing includes osteochondral and avulsion fractures of the talus and os calcis. Other os calcis and talar neck or body fractures are excluded (F070 to F072) (N58).

Closed reduction is F067, and open reduction is F068 (N58).

Billing rules

Rigid immobilization means a custom-molded device applied by the physician. A simple splint, such as a metal splint, is not rigid immobilization and is billed as a visit only (N1).
The major pre-operative visit (the consultation or assessment) can be billed in addition (N1).
A cast or corrective splint applied during the first 2 weeks is included in the fracture or dislocation fee; later casts are billed from the cast listings (N7).
If you transfer the patient to another physician for after-care, bill 75% of the listed fee; the physician giving after-care bills visit fees (N2).
Multiple fractures or dislocations: the major one is paid at 100% and each of the others at 85% (N1).
Non-elective fracture or dislocation care started in the evening, on a weekend or holiday, or at night takes an after-hours premium: E412 (+20%) or E413 (+40%) for an Emergency Department Physician billing H codes, or E409 (+50%) or E410 (+75%) for other physicians (GP103, GP104).
Patients under 16: payment is increased by 10% to 30% depending on age (GP64).

Often billed with

The consultation or assessment that is the major pre-operative visit (N1).

Related codes: F067, F068, F070, F062, F056

Source: Schedule of Benefits (July 1, 2026), Musculoskeletal System Surgical Procedures, Foot and Ankle, page N58.

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