TABLE 1.
Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) physician billing codes for colonoscopy
| OHIP procedure code | Procedure | Billable fee*, $ |
|---|---|---|
| Z555 | Insertion of colonoscope to descending colon | 57.70 |
| Z555 + E740 | Insertion of colonoscope to splenic flexure | 115.40 |
| Z555 + E740 + E741 | Insertion of colonoscope to hepatic flexure | 150.30 |
| Z555 + E740 + E741+E747 | Insertion of colonoscope to cecum | 185.20 |
| Z555 + E740 + E741+E747+ E705 | Insertion of colonoscope to terminal ileum | 219.10 |
| E749 | Procedure performed outside hospital | 22.35 |
*
Data from the OHIP Schedule of Benefits and Fees, October 1, 2009