What is OHIP billing code C999C?

C999C is "Nights special visit premium", an OHIP General Preamble code from the Ontario Schedule of Benefits (Physician Services).

How do I bill C999C to OHIP?

C999C is submitted through OHIP's MCEDT claims system, either directly or via billing software. SnapBill validates C999C claims against the Schedule of Benefits rules before submission.

What codes are related to C999C?

Codes related to C999C in the Schedule of Benefits include C998C, C985C, E400C, E401C.

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C999C

C999C – Nights special visit premium

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 flat fee special visit premium payable to an anaesthesiologist who is required to travel to a hospital to administer an anaesthetic for a non-elective case that commences at night (00:00h to 07:00h). This premium is for the first patient seen on each special visit. It is payable in addition to the anaesthetic fee and after-hours premiums such as E401C. General requirements for special visits are found on pages to .

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

C998C C985C E400C E401C

Eligible for payment only for the first patient seen on each special visit.

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