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G009
G009 – Urinalysis, routine
OHIP Diagnostic & Therapeutic Procedures Code — DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits
Urinalysis, routine (includes microscopic examination of centrifuged specimen plus any of SG, pH, protein, sugar, haemoglobin, ketones, urobilinogen, bilirubin).
When to Use
- Use G009 when performing a complete routine urinalysis including microscopic examination for symptomatic patients presenting with suspected urinary tract infections.
- Use G009 for routine screening or diagnostic assessment of renal function when the specific components listed in the code description are required and performed.
Common Pitfalls
- Claiming G009 for patients residing in a nursing home or home for the aged when a physician has already billed W010 for that calendar month, as it is considered included in the monthly management fee.
- Submitting G009 for monitoring patients on calorie-restricted weight loss programs, which is explicitly excluded from OHIP coverage under the Schedule of Benefits.
- Attempting to bill G009 alongside G010 for the same patient encounter, as these are often mutually exclusive or redundant depending on the clinical context.
Billing Tips
- Ensure your documentation explicitly notes the microscopic examination of the centrifuged specimen to justify the G009 fee over a simple dipstick test.
- Verify the patient's nursing home status before billing to avoid automatic rejection due to the W010 monthly management restriction.
Provider Fee$4.90
Effective: April 1, 2026
Since Apr 2004, this fee has increased 14.0% vs 58.5% CPI inflation
Category
J. Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures
Subcategory
DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES
Service Type
Laboratory
Code Classes
Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures
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