Billing code
G270A — Vascular Cannulation - Intraosseous Infusion
Intraosseous infusion
Bill G270 for intraosseous infusion, placing a needle into bone to give fluids or drugs.
Watch for: Payable in addition to a consultation or assessment; premises and equipment aren't included in the fee.
| Provider | Specialist | Assistant | Anaesthetist | Non-anaesthetist |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $23.90 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
- Code
- G270A
- Description
- Vascular Cannulation - Intraosseous Infusion
- 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
Intraosseous infusion: placing a needle into bone to give fluids or drugs.
What it covers
G270 is intraosseous infusion, listed under vascular cannulation in the cardiovascular part of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures (J7).
Related cannulation listings include arterial cannulation (G268), central venous cannulation (G269) and cutdown (G380) (J7, J55).
Billing rules
- Payable in addition to a consultation or assessment (J3).
- Marked #: the fee doesn't include premises, equipment, supplies or staff, which are funded by the hospital or ICHSC (J3).
Related codes: G268, G269, G379, G376, G380, G521
Source: Schedule of Benefits (July 1, 2026), Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures, Cardiovascular, page J7.
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