Thanks to advocacy from Consultant Specialists of BC and many Sections, operative surcharge fee codes (01210, 01211 and 01212) have been significantly increased for longer surgeries that occur on evenings, nights, and weekends. The fees now have a higher maximum rate when the surgery or surgical assist requires two or more billable operative hours.
This change is effective December 1, 2024.
Operative Continuing Care Surcharges
01210 | 01211 | 01212 | |
Minimum charge | MSP $66.32 Non-MSP $152.36 | MSP $93.12 Non-MSP $214.17 | MSP $66.32 Non-MSP $152.36 |
Maximum charge for surgeries under two hours | MSP $457.46 Non-MSP $1052.16 | MSP $734.42 Non-MSP $1689.16 | MSP $457.46 Non-MSP $1052.16 |
Maximum charge for surgeries of two hours or longer | MSP $1246.00 Non-MSP $2865.80 | MSP $2000.00 Non-MSP $4600.00 | MSP $1246.00 Non-MSP $2865.80 |
Visit the Simplified Fee Guide to see all the billing codes and associated tips for surgical assist billing.
Questions about this new fee? Reach out to the BC Family Doctors Billing Question Service for advice from our physician billing experts.