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G271
G271 – Anticoagulant supervision - long-term, telephone advice
OHIP Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures Code — DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits
In addition to the common elements, the components of this service include the following specific elements:
• A. Monitoring the condition of a patient with respect to anticoagulant therapy, including ordering blood tests, interpreting the results and inquiry into possible complications.
• B. Adjusting the dosage of the anticoagulant therapy and, where appropriate, prescribing other therapy.
• C. Discussion with, and providing advice and information to the patient or patient's representative, by telephone, on matters related to the service even when initiated by the patient or patient's representative.
• D. Making arrangements for any related assessments, procedures or therapy and interpreting results as appropriate.
• E. Providing premises, equipment, supplies and personnel for the specific elements.
All insured services must be documented in appropriate records to establish that: an insured service was provided; the service for which the account is submitted is the service that was rendered; and the service was medically necessary.
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