What is OHIP billing code C998B?

C998B is "Evenings (17:00h - 24:00h) Monday to Friday, first patient seen", an OHIP General Preamble code from the Ontario Schedule of Benefits (Physician Services).

How do I bill C998B to OHIP?

C998B is submitted through OHIP's MCEDT claims system, either directly or via billing software. SnapBill validates C998B claims against the Schedule of Benefits rules before submission.

What codes are related to C998B?

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

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C998B

C998B – Evenings (17:00h - 24:00h) Monday to Friday, first patient seen

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 (this code)$96.80	C983B$112.40	C999B$138.60

Special visit premiums: anaesthesia services

By when the case starts. C998C covers both weekday daytime with sacrifice of office hours and evenings. Schedule of Benefits

Special visit premiums: anaesthesia 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	–	C998C (this code)$60.00	C998C (this code)$60.00	C985C$75.00	C999C$100.00

A special visit premium payable when a physician is required to travel to assist at a non-elective surgery. This premium is for the first patient seen when the service commences during the evening (17:00h to 24:00h), Monday to Friday. Payment is contingent on the physician traveling from one location to another as defined on page . This premium can be claimed in addition to the after-hours premiums E400B and E401B.

The time at which the special visit takes place must be documented on the medical record.

C988B C983B C999B

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