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C478
C478 – Concurrent care
OHIP Consultations and Visits Code — CONSULTATIONS AND VISITS · Schedule of Benefits
As per :, concurrent care is defined as any routine assessment rendered in a hospital by a consultant following the consultant's first major assessment of the patient. This service is applicable when the family physician remains the most responsible physician (MRP) but has requested continued directive care from the consultant.
As an assessment, this service includes the specific elements outlined in ::
• A direct physical encounter with the patient, including history and examination.
• Making arrangements for related assessments, procedures, or therapy.
• Discussion with, and providing advice and information to, the patient or their representative.
Referral requiredFrom: Physician
Medical record must document the request for continued directive care from the Most Responsible Physician (MRP).
As per the requirements for all assessments, the service, including history and examination findings, must be documented in the patient's medical record.
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