Billing code
S167A — Resection With Anastomosis - Large Intestine Any Portion
Large bowel resection
Bill S167 for resection of any portion of the large intestine with anastomosis.
Watch for: Add E796 for splenic flexure mobilization and E793 when done laparoscopically; right or left hemicolectomy has its own code.
| Provider | Specialist | Assistant | Anaesthetist | Non-anaesthetist |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,004.40 | $0.00 | $90.37 | $111.72 | $111.72 |
- Code
- S167A
- Description
- Resection With Anastomosis - Large Intestine Any Portion
- 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
Resection of any portion of the large intestine with anastomosis. Add-ons cover splenic flexure mobilization and a laparoscopic approach.
What it covers
S167 is resection with anastomosis of any portion of the large intestine (S20).
A right hemicolectomy (terminal ileum, cecum and ascending colon) is S166, and a left hemicolectomy with anterior resection or proctosigmoidectomy is S171 (S20).
Billing rules
- Add E796 for mobilization of the splenic flexure (S20).
- Add E793 when done laparoscopically or laparoscopic-assisted (S20).
- E714 is payable for repair of an entero-cutaneous fistula in conjunction with bowel resection (S20).
- E718 is listed for bowel resection following a previous resection with anastomosis, or following S217, S213, S214 or S215 (S21).
- If a laparoscopic attempt is converted to laparotomy, E860 is payable in addition (SP5).
- With other procedures under the same anaesthetic, the major procedure is paid in full and the others at 85% (SP2).
- E676 morbid obesity premium may apply when BMI is over 40 and recorded (SP6, SP7).
Often billed with
- E796 splenic flexure mobilization (S20).
- E793 laparoscopic approach (S20).
- E673 when at least 60 minutes is spent on adhesiolysis (SP7).
Related codes: S166, S171, S165, S169, E796, E793, E718
Source: Schedule of Benefits (July 1, 2026), Digestive System Surgical Procedures, Intestines (Except Rectum), page S20.
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