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A888 – Emergency department equivalent - partial assessment

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

An assessment rendered in an emergency department equivalent on a Saturday, Sunday or Holiday for the purpose of dealing with an emergency.
The service must satisfy the requirements of a partial assessment: history of the presenting complaint, the necessary physical examination, advice to the patient, and appropriate record.

A special definition of 'Holiday' applies to A888, which includes December 25 through December 31 (inclusive) and, if Christmas Day falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the Friday before Christmas Day; and if New Year’s Day falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the Monday following New Year’s Day; and if Canada Day falls on a Saturday or Sunday either the Friday before or the Monday following Canada Day, as determined at the choice of the physician.

For services described by emergency department equivalent - partial assessment, the only fee code payable is A888.

No premiums are payable for a service rendered in an emergency department equivalent.

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