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WCB-Alberta for expedited surgeries

Billing tip for Billing WCB-Alberta for expedited surgeries.

When billing WCB-Alberta for expedited surgeries, physicians need to invoice using the accurate billing code to ensure the correct payment is issued.

Below is the list of billing codes for expedited surgery. Please have a look to ensure you are using the proper code.

Price changes effective April 1, 2023.

Expedited surgery	WCB fee	WCB health service code
Expedited surgery *Surgery completed within 15 working days from date of consult.*
Expedited surgery Surgeon	WCB fee $497.11	WCB health service code ES01A
Expedited surgery Anesthetist	WCB fee $341.44	WCB health service code ES02A
Expedited surgery Surgical Assistant	WCB fee $185.75	WCB health service code ES03A
Expedited surgery *Surgery completed within 16-25 working days from date of consult.*
Expedited surgery Surgeon	WCB fee $158.18	WCB health service code ES04
Expedited surgery Anesthetist	WCB fee $105.44	WCB health service code ES05
Expedited surgery Surgical Assistant	WCB fee $52.74	WCB health service code ES06

If you have any questions regarding billing, please contact 1.866.922.9221.

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