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K039
K039 – Smoking cessation follow-up visit
OHIP Consultations and Visits Code — CONSULTATIONS AND VISITS · Schedule of Benefits
Smoking cessation follow-up visit is the service rendered by a primary care physician in the 12 months following E079 that is dedicated to a discussion of tobacco smoking cessation, in accordance with the guidelines and subject to the conditions below.
The medical record for this service must document that a follow-up visit regarding smoking cessation 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.
Payment rules: 1. K039 is only eligible for payment when E079 is payable to the same physician in the preceding <docLink>12 month period</docLink>. 2. K039 is limited to a maximum of two services in the 12 months following E079.
Medical record requirements: The medical record for this service must document that a follow-up visit regarding smoking cessation 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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