What is OHIP billing code A234?

A234 is "Partial assessment", an OHIP Consultations and Visits code from the Ontario Schedule of Benefits (Physician Services).

How much does A234 pay?

The current OHIP fee for A234 is $31.95, effective 2026-04-01, per the Ontario Schedule of Benefits.

How do I bill A234 to OHIP?

A234 is submitted through OHIP's MCEDT claims system, either directly or via billing software. SnapBill validates A234 claims against the Schedule of Benefits rules before submission.

What codes are related to A234?

Codes related to A234 in the Schedule of Benefits include A233, A237, A239, A115.

All codes

A234

A234 – Partial assessment

OHIP Consultations and Visits Code — CONSULTATIONS AND VISITS · Schedule of Benefits

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Levels of this visit

The A23x codes in this part of the Schedule of Benefits, lowest fee first. Bill the level the history and examination support.

Assessments

A230 Orthoptic assessment
Orthoptic assessment must include quantitative measurement of all cardinal positions of gaze (straight ahead, left, right, up, down, tilt right and tilt left), sensory testing for…
$26.20
A234 Partial assessment(this code)
A partial assessment is a limited service that constitutes a history of the presenting complaint, the necessary physical examination, advice to the patient, and an appropriate…
$31.95
A237 Periodic oculo-visual assessment - aged 19 years and below
A periodic oculo-visual assessment is an examination of the eye and vision system rendered primarily to determine if a patient has a simple refractive error (defined as myopia…
$59.35
A239 Periodic oculo-visual assessment - aged 65 years and above
A periodic oculo-visual assessment is an examination of the eye and vision system rendered primarily to determine if a patient has a simple refractive error (defined as myopia…
$59.35
A233 Specific assessment
A specific assessment is a service rendered by a specialist, in a place other than a patient’s home, that requires a full history of the presenting complaint and detailed…
$60.50

Consultations

A236 Repeat consultation
A repeat consultation is an additional consultation rendered by the same consultant, in respect of the same presenting problem, following care rendered to the patient by another…
$48.00
A235 Consultation
A consultation is an assessment rendered following a written request from a referring physician, nurse practitioner, or dental surgeon (for hospital-based insured dental…
$86.25
A231 Neuro-ophthalmology consultation
A consultation rendered by an ophthalmologist with fellowship training in neuro-ophthalmology for a patient with a neuro-ophthalmological disorder, requiring specific documented…
$155.45

A partial assessment is a limited service that constitutes a history of the presenting complaint, the necessary physical examination, advice to the patient, and an appropriate record. It is rendered by a specialist in ophthalmology.

History of the presenting complaint.

Necessary physical examination.

Advice to the patient.

Appropriate record.

Direct physical encounter (unless billed as virtual care).

A233Ophthalmology specific assessment A237Periodic oculo-visual assessment (aged 19 and below)A239Periodic oculo-visual assessment (aged 65 and above)A115Major eye examination

A234 is specifically listed as eligible for age-based fee premiums when rendered by an ophthalmologist.

If a certified orthoptist renders the examination, G814 may be eligible for payment instead.

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