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R749A — Pericardiectomy - Both Sides Open Or Sternal Split

R749A is an OHIP billing code from the Schedule of Benefits. Pericardiectomy - Both Sides Open Or Sternal Split. Fees: provider $1,097.90, specialist $0.00, assistant $167.83, anaesthetist $319.20, non-anaesthetist $319.20.

ProviderSpecialistAssistantAnaesthetistNon-anaesthetist
$1,097.90$0.00$167.83$319.20$319.20
Code
R749A
Description
Pericardiectomy - Both Sides Open Or Sternal Split
FHO+ basket
Not in the FHO+ base rate basket (Schedule 2 or 2B).
Effective date
Apr 1, 2026
Termination date
No end date

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