What are the billing rules for Z102A?

Bill only when the drainage is done under general anaesthetic; otherwise use Z101 (SP5, M1). E515 (add 110%) applies when the incision is the sole procedure under general anaesthetic in an operating room, but not in an emergency department or emergency department equivalent (M1). E542 is listed only under the local anaesthetic abscess codes, not under Z102 (M1).

What is Z102A often billed with?

E515 when it is the sole procedure under general anaesthetic in an operating room (M1). An assessment at the visit where the decision to operate is made, which is the major pre-operative visit (GP4, SP4).

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Z102A — Abscess Or Haematoma - General Anaesthetic - Subcutaneous - One

Q: What is OHIP billing code Z102A?

Incision and drainage of one subcutaneous abscess or haematoma under general anaesthetic. E515 adds 110% when it's the sole procedure in an OR.

Drain skin abscess, general anaesthetic

Bill for incision and drainage of one subcutaneous abscess or haematoma under general anaesthetic.

Watch for: Bill only when general anaesthetic is used; otherwise bill Z101.

Provider	Specialist	Assistant	Anaesthetist	Non-anaesthetist
$48.60	$0.00	$0.00	$95.76	$95.76

Code: Z102A
Description: Abscess Or Haematoma - General Anaesthetic - Subcutaneous - One
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

Incision and drainage of one subcutaneous abscess or haematoma under general anaesthetic. E515 adds 110% when it's the sole procedure in an OR.

What it covers

Z102 is incision and drainage of a single subcutaneous abscess or haematoma under general anaesthetic (M1). Two or more subcutaneous abscesses under general anaesthetic are Z172 (M1).

When no anaesthetic is needed, or it is done under local, the local anaesthetic listing (Z101) applies instead (SP5, M1).

Billing rules

Bill only when the drainage is done under general anaesthetic; otherwise use Z101 (SP5, M1).
E515 (add 110%) applies when the incision is the sole procedure under general anaesthetic in an operating room, but not in an emergency department or emergency department equivalent (M1).
E542 is listed only under the local anaesthetic abscess codes, not under Z102 (M1).
Marked #: premises, equipment, supplies and personnel are not included in the fee, and in hospital are funded by the hospital budget (SP1, GP13).

Often billed with

E515 when it is the sole procedure under general anaesthetic in an operating room (M1).
An assessment at the visit where the decision to operate is made, which is the major pre-operative visit (GP4, SP4).

Related codes: Z101, Z172, E515, Z105, Z107, Z108

Source: Schedule of Benefits (July 1, 2026), Integumentary System Surgical Procedures, Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue, Abscess or haematoma - General anaesthetic, page M1; Surgical Preamble SP1, SP5

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