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S741A — Ectopic Pregnancy - Tubal Occlusion Or Interruption For The Purpose Of Sterilization, By Any Method Or Approach

Tubal sterilization

Bill S741 for tubal occlusion or interruption for sterilization, by any method or approach.

Watch for: A routine D&C with it isn't payable; add E857 only when a D&C is needed for abnormal uterine bleeding.

Code

S741A

Description

Ectopic Pregnancy - Tubal Occlusion Or Interruption For The Purpose Of Sterilization, By Any Method Or Approach

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

Tubal occlusion or interruption for sterilization, by any method or approach.

What it covers

S741 is tubal occlusion or interruption for the purpose of sterilization, by any method or approach (V9).

The surgical fee includes preparing the patient, the procedure, recovery room care, and follow-up until the first post-operative visit (SP1). When done at a caesarean section, P041 covers caesarean section including tubal interruption (K6).

Billing rules

• A D&C done routinely with tubal occlusion is not payable. If a D&C is needed for abnormal uterine bleeding, add E857 (V1).
• A D&C for pregnancy termination (S752, S756 or S785) done with S741 is paid at 85% (V1).
• When the laparoscope is only the means of entry for the procedure, the laparoscopy is not paid separately (V1).
• The major pre-operative visit is billed separately (SP2).
• Surgical assistant and anaesthesia basic units are listed for S741 (V9).

Often billed with

• E857 D&C needed for abnormal uterine bleeding (V1).

Related codes: P041, S738, Z552, E857, S752

Source: Schedule of Benefits (July 1, 2026), Female Genital Surgical Procedures, Fallopian Tube, page V9. Section rules V1.

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