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G479A — Electroconvulsive Therapy (ect) Cerebral - Single Or Multiple - Out-patient

ECT, out-patient

Bill G479 for electroconvulsive therapy, single or multiple, for an out-patient.

Watch for: Use G478 for in-patients; the hospital provides premises, equipment and staff, which this fee doesn't include.

Code

G479A

Description

Electroconvulsive Therapy (ect) Cerebral - Single Or Multiple - Out-patient

FHO+ basket

Not in the FHO+ base rate basket (Schedule 2 or 2B).

Effective date

Apr 1, 2026

Termination date

No end date

Explanation

Updated October 26, 2026

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), single or multiple, for an out-patient.

What it covers

G479 is cerebral electroconvulsive therapy, single or multiple, for an out-patient (J106).

For in-patients use G478 (J106).

Billing rules

• The listing covers single or multiple ECT (J106).
• Marked '#': the fee does not include premises, equipment, supplies or staff, which the hospital provides (GP13).
• The anaesthetist bills the 6 basic anaesthesia units plus time units with suffix C (J106, GP92).
• Payable in addition to a consultation or assessment unless the listing says otherwise (J3).
• Electrosleep therapy and Sedac therapy are not insured (J106).

Related codes: G478, K198, K197, A199

Source: Schedule of Benefits (July 1, 2026), Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures, Psychiatry and Respiratory Disease, page J106.

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