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K015
K015 – Counselling of relatives - on behalf of catastrophically or terminally ill patient
OHIP Consultations and Visits Code — CONSULTATIONS AND VISITS · Schedule of Benefits
Counselling of relatives on behalf of a catastrophically or terminally ill patient is counselling rendered to a relative or relatives or representative of a catastrophically or terminally ill patient, for the purpose of developing an awareness of modalities for treatment of the patient and/or his or her prognosis. This service is for one or more persons and is calculated in time units of 1/2 hour or a major part thereof.
In addition to the common elements, this service includes the following specific elements:
• Performing the appropriate interaction with the patient's relative(s) or representative, which may include appropriate inquiries to arrive at an opinion as to the nature of the patient's condition.
• Performing any procedure(s) during the same encounter unless separately payable.
• Making arrangements for any related assessments, procedures, or therapy.
• Making arrangements for follow-up care.
• Discussion with, and providing advice and information, including prescribing therapy.
• When medically indicated, monitoring the condition of the patient and intervening, until the next insured service is rendered.
• Providing premises, equipment, supplies, and personnel for the specific elements of the service.
See General Preamble pages to for full details on counselling services.
The claim must be submitted under the health number of the patient who is catastrophically or terminally ill.
The physician must record the start and end time of the service in the patient's permanent medical record or chart.
Unit means ½ hour or major part thereof - see General Preamble , to for definitions and time-keeping requirements.
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