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C565
C565 – Limited consultation
OHIP Consultations and Visits Code — CONSULTATIONS AND VISITS · Schedule of Benefits
A limited consultation is an assessment which is less demanding and, in terms of time, normally requires substantially less of the physician's time than the full consultation. Otherwise, a limited consultation has the same requirements as a full consultation, as defined in through . It is rendered by a Paediatric specialist following a written request from a referring physician, nurse practitioner, or dental surgeon for an expert opinion on a non-emergency hospital in-patient. The 'C' prefix designates this service for acute care hospital non-emergency in-patient services, as per .
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. In a hospital, the written request may be contained on the common medical record.
The request must identify the consultant by name, the referring physician, nurse practitioner or dental surgeon by name and billing number, and identify 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 must prepare a written report including findings, opinions, and recommendations to the referring physician, nurse practitioner or dental surgeon.
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