What is OHIP billing code C999B?

C999B is "Special visit premium - Nights", an OHIP General Preamble code from the Ontario Schedule of Benefits (Physician Services).

How do I bill C999B to OHIP?

C999B is submitted through OHIP's MCEDT claims system, either directly or via billing software. SnapBill validates C999B claims against the Schedule of Benefits rules before submission.

What codes are related to C999B?

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

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C999B

C999B – Special visit premium - Nights

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$112.40	C999B (this code)$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$60.00	C998C$60.00	C985C$75.00	C999C (this code)$100.00

A special visit premium payable for the first patient seen by a surgical assistant for a non-elective surgery commencing during the night (00:00h to 07:00h). This premium is only eligible for payment when the physician is required to travel from one location to another, as defined on page . It is payable in addition to the after-hours premium E401B. For comprehensive rules on special visits, refer to pages to .

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

C988B C998B C983B E400B E401B

The specific requirements for special visits are found on pages to .

These premiums are eligible for payment in addition to the E400B and E401B premiums.

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