Question 1

What is OHIP billing code G579?

Accepted Answer

G579 is "Saline study (including venipuncture)", an OHIP Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures code from the Ontario Schedule of Benefits (Physician Services).

Question 2

How much does G579 pay?

Accepted Answer

The current OHIP fee for G579 is $11.35, effective 2025-04-01, per the Ontario Schedule of Benefits.

Question 3

How do I bill G579 to OHIP?

Accepted Answer

G579 is submitted through OHIP's MCEDT claims system, either directly or via billing software. SnapBill validates G579 claims against the Schedule of Benefits rules before submission.

Question 4

What codes are related to G579?

Accepted Answer

Codes related to G579 in the Schedule of Benefits include G571, G574, G581.

G579 – Saline study (including venipuncture)

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