What is OHIP billing code C983B?

C983B is "Special visit premium - Saturdays, Sundays or Holidays", an OHIP General Preamble code from the Ontario Schedule of Benefits (Physician Services).

How do I bill C983B to OHIP?

C983B is submitted through OHIP's MCEDT claims system, either directly or via billing software. SnapBill validates C983B claims against the Schedule of Benefits rules before submission.

What codes are related to C983B?

Codes related to C983B in the Schedule of Benefits include C988B, C998B, C999B, E400B, E401B.

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C983B

C983B – Special visit premium - Saturdays, Sundays or Holidays

OHIP General Preamble Code — GENERAL PREAMBLE · Schedule of Benefits

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Special visit premiums: surgical assistant services

By when the case starts. No premium on weekday daytime without sacrifice of office hours. Schedule of Benefits ,

Special visit premiums: surgical assistant services
Row	Weekday daytime07:00–17:00	Daytime, sacrifice of office hours07:00–17:00	EveningsMon–Fri 17:00–24:00	Sat, Sun, holidays07:00–24:00	Nights00:00–07:00
First patient seen	–	C988B$76.40	C998B$96.80	C983B (this code)$112.40	C999B$138.60

A special visit premium payable for the first patient seen by a surgical assistant on each special visit to assist at non-elective surgery. This premium is applicable for services rendered on Saturdays, Sundays, or Holidays during the daytime and evening hours (07:00h - 24:00h). Payment is conditional upon the physician being required to travel from one location to another.

Usage limits

Maximum 6 per time period (Saturdays, Sundays or Holidays, 07:00h - 24:00h).

C988B C998B C999B E400B E401B

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