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E079
E079 – Initial discussion with patient re: smoking cessation
OHIP Consultations and Visits Code — CONSULTATIONS AND VISITS · Schedule of Benefits
Initial discussion with patient re: smoking cessation is the service rendered to a patient who currently smokes by the primary care physician most responsible for their patient's ongoing care, in accordance with the guidelines and subject to the conditions below.
The medical record for this service must document that an initial smoking cessation discussion has taken place, by either completion of a flow sheet or other documentation consistent with the most current guidelines of the “Clinical Tobacco Intervention” (CTI) program, or the service is not eligible for payment.
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