What are the billing rules for F070A?

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 F070A often billed with?

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

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F070A — Os calcis or talar neck/body fracture – no reduction, rigid immobilization

Q: What is OHIP billing code F070A?

Treatment of an os calcis or talar neck/body fracture without reduction, using rigid immobilization the physician applies.

Heel or talus fracture, immobilized

Bill F070 for an os calcis or talar neck or body fracture treated without reduction using custom-molded rigid immobilization.

Watch for: Osteochondral and avulsion fractures of the talus or os calcis are excluded; bill them as tarsus fractures, F066 to F068.

Provider	Specialist	Assistant	Anaesthetist	Non-anaesthetist
$97.35	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00

Code: F070A
Description: Os calcis or talar neck/body 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 an os calcis or talar neck/body fracture without reduction, using rigid immobilization the physician applies.

What it covers

F070 is treatment of a fracture of the os calcis (calcaneus) or talar neck or body without reduction, using rigid immobilization (N58).

Osteochondral and avulsion fractures of the talus or os calcis are excluded; they are billed under tarsus fractures (F066 to F068). Closed reduction is F071 and open reduction is F072 (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: F071, F072, F066, F067, F074

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

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