What is OHIP billing code C445?

C445 is "Consultation", an OHIP Consultations and Visits code from the Ontario Schedule of Benefits (Physician Services).

How much does C445 pay?

The current OHIP fee for C445 is $183.40, effective 2026-04-01, per the Ontario Schedule of Benefits.

How do I bill C445 to OHIP?

C445 is submitted through OHIP's MCEDT claims system, either directly or via billing software. SnapBill validates C445 claims against the Schedule of Benefits rules before submission.

What codes are related to C445?

Codes related to C445 in the Schedule of Benefits include A445, C765, A765, A845, C845, A446, C446.

All codes

C445

C445 – Consultation

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

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Levels of this visit

The C44x codes in this part of the Schedule of Benefits, lowest fee first. Bill the level the history and examination support.

Assessments

C444 Medical specific re-assessment
A medical specific re-assessment is a service rendered by a specialist and requires a full, relevant history and physical examination of one or more systems.
$72.00
C441 Complex medical specific re-assessment
A complex medical specific re-assessment is a re-assessment of a patient by a Medical Oncology specialist because of the complexity, obscurity, or seriousness of the patient's…
$83.40
C443 Medical specific assessment
A medical specific assessment for a non-emergency hospital in-patient, rendered by a specialist in Medical Oncology.
$95.95

Consultations

C446 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…
$115.95
C445 Consultation(this code)
A consultation is an assessment rendered by a specialist in Medical Oncology for a non-emergency hospital in-patient, following a written request from a referring physician, nurse…
$183.40

A consultation is an assessment rendered by a specialist in Medical Oncology for a non-emergency hospital in-patient, following a written request from a referring physician, nurse practitioner, or dental surgeon (for an insured dental procedure in a hospital). The consultant's opinion is sought due to the complexity, seriousness, or obscurity of the case, or at the request of the patient or their representative. The service includes all necessary work to prepare a written report with findings, opinions, and recommendations for the referring practitioner. A general, specific, or medical specific assessment, including a review of all relevant data, is required.

Referral requiredFrom: Physician, NursePractitioner, DentalSurgeon

A copy of the written request for the consultation, signed by the referring physician, nurse practitioner or dental surgeon must be kept in the consulting physician's medical record, except in the case of a consultation which occurs in a hospital, long-term care institution or multi-specialty clinic where common medical records are maintained. In such cases, the written request may be contained on the common medical record.

The request identifies the consultant by name and/or the specialty being consulted, the referring physician, nurse practitioner or dental surgeon by name and billing number, and identifies the patient by name and health number.

The written request sets out the information relevant to the referral and specifies the service(s) required.

The consultant is required to prepare a written report (including findings, opinions, and recommendations) to the referring physician, nurse practitioner or dental surgeon.

A445 C765 A765 A845 C845 A446 C446

See General Preamble to for rules regarding non-emergency hospital in-patient services.

For emergency calls and other special visits to in-patients, use General Listings ('A' prefix codes) and Premiums when applicable - see General Preamble to .

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