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C590
C590 – Comprehensive rheumatology consultation
OHIP Consultations and Visits Code — CONSULTATIONS AND VISITS · Schedule of Benefits
Levels of this visit
The C59x codes in this part of the Schedule of Benefits, lowest fee first. Bill the level the history and examination support.
- $124.50
C595 Limited consultation
A limited consultation is a consultation which is less demanding and, in terms of time, normally requires substantially less of the physician's time than the full consultation.
- $342.25
C590 Comprehensive rheumatology consultation(this code)
A comprehensive rheumatology consultation for a non-emergency hospital in-patient, as designated by the 'C' prefix (see GP12).
A comprehensive rheumatology consultation for a non-emergency hospital in-patient, as designated by the 'C' prefix (see ). This service is subject to the same conditions as the non-hospital comprehensive rheumatology consultation, A590. As a consultation, it requires a written request from a referring practitioner and a written report must be sent back to them, as detailed on page .
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, or on the common medical record in a hospital setting.
The written 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.
A written report, including findings, opinions, and recommendations, must be prepared and sent to the referring practitioner.
Subject to the same conditions as A590.
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