What are the billing rules for Z720A?

Not payable with colposcopy Z731, Z787 or Z730; biopsies at colposcopy are part of those codes (V6, rule 4). Obstetrics and Gynaecology consultations, repeat consultations and specific assessments marked * include cervical biopsy where indicated (A150–A151, note). In composite operations (for example anterior and posterior repair with D&C, or with cauterization of the cervix and biopsy), only the fee for the major procedure(s) is paid (V1, rule 1).

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Z720A — Biopsy of cervix, with or without fulguration

Q: What is OHIP billing code Z720A?

Biopsy of the cervix, with or without fulguration. Also used for excision of cervical polyps under general anaesthesia.

Cervical biopsy

Bill for a biopsy of the cervix, with or without fulguration, or for excising cervical polyps under general anaesthesia.

Watch for: Not payable with colposcopy Z730, Z731 or Z787, where biopsies are part of the colposcopy fee.

Provider	Specialist	Assistant	Anaesthetist	Non-anaesthetist
$20.00	$0.00	$0.00	$95.76	$95.76

Code: Z720A
Description: Biopsy of cervix, with or without fulguration
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

Biopsy of the cervix, with or without fulguration. Also used for excision of cervical polyps under general anaesthesia.

What it covers

Z720 is a biopsy of the cervix, with or without fulguration, listed under Cervix Uteri (V6).

Excision of cervical polyp(s) under general anaesthesia is also submitted as Z720 (V6, note).

Billing rules

Not payable with colposcopy Z731, Z787 or Z730; biopsies at colposcopy are part of those codes (V6, rule 4).
Obstetrics and Gynaecology consultations, repeat consultations and specific assessments marked * include cervical biopsy where indicated (A150–A151, note).
In composite operations (for example anterior and posterior repair with D&C, or with cauterization of the cervix and biopsy), only the fee for the major procedure(s) is paid (V1, rule 1).
Anaesthesia is listed at 6 basic units (V6).
Z-codes are independent operative procedures (IOP). If the major pre-operative visit was in the previous 12 months, the only assessment payable before the IOP that day is a minor assessment (GP) or partial assessment (specialist); if the major pre-operative visit is the same day, no other assessment before the IOP is payable (SP4, §13).

Related codes: Z731, Z787, Z730, S744, Z766, S754

Source: Schedule of Benefits (July 1, 2026), Female Genital Surgical Procedures, Cervix Uteri, page V6.

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