Question 1

What is OHIP billing code K187?

Accepted Answer

K187 is "Acute post-discharge community psychiatric care", an OHIP Consultations and Visits code from the Ontario Schedule of Benefits (Physician Services).

Question 2

How much does K187 pay?

Accepted Answer

K187 is a percentage premium: it adds 15% to the fee of the eligible service it is billed with, per the Ontario Schedule of Benefits.

Question 3

How do I bill K187 to OHIP?

Accepted Answer

K187 is submitted through OHIP's MCEDT claims system, either directly or via billing software. SnapBill validates K187 claims against the Schedule of Benefits rules before submission.

Question 4

What codes are related to K187?

Accepted Answer

Codes related to K187 in the Schedule of Benefits include K195, K196, K197, K198, K188.

K187 – Acute post-discharge community psychiatric care

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