Billing code
G211A — Endotracheal Intubation For Resuscitation (not To Be Claimed When Followed By A Surgical Procedure At Which Time It Is Included In The Anaesthetic Procedure)
Resuscitation intubation
Bill G211 for endotracheal intubation done for resuscitation.
Watch for: Not payable when a surgical procedure follows, or with critical care codes G521 to G523, G395 or G391 the same day.
| Provider | Specialist | Assistant | Anaesthetist | Non-anaesthetist |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $38.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
- Code
- G211A
- Description
- Endotracheal Intubation For Resuscitation (not To Be Claimed When Followed By A Surgical Procedure At Which Time It Is Included In The Anaesthetic Procedure)
- 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
Endotracheal intubation for resuscitation. Not billed when a surgical procedure follows, as it is then part of the anaesthetic.
What it covers
G211 is endotracheal intubation done for resuscitation, listed under critical care (J29).
It is not claimed when followed by a surgical procedure, because the intubation is then included in the anaesthetic procedure (J29).
Billing rules
- Not payable when followed by a surgical procedure; it is included in the anaesthetic (J29).
- Not payable to the same physician on the same day as life-threatening critical care (G521/G522/G523) or other critical care (G395/G391), which include endotracheal intubation (J26, J28).
- Included in ventilatory support and comprehensive care per diem fees (J31).
- It is on the list of major invasive procedures that can take the after-hours procedure premiums (E409/E410, or E412/E413 for ED physicians) when non-elective (GP103, GP104).
Often billed with
- E409 evening/weekend/holiday or E410 night after-hours procedure premium when non-elective (GP104).
Related codes: G521, G395, G405, G557, E409, E410
Source: Schedule of Benefits (July 1, 2026), Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures, Critical Care, page J29.
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