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K194
K194 – Group induction and training for hypnosis
OHIP Consultations and Visits Code — CONSULTATIONS AND VISITS · Schedule of Benefits
Group hypnotherapy for induction and training for hypnosis, billed per member for a maximum of eight people, per unit of time.
Definition
Hypnotherapy is a form of treatment that has the same goals as psychotherapy but is rendered with the patient under hypnosis (`:).
Specific Elements
In addition to the common elements, all Hypnotherapy services include the following specific elements (`:):
• Performing the appropriate therapy or interaction with the patient(s).
• Performing any procedures during the same encounter unless separately payable.
• Making arrangements for related assessments, procedures, or therapy.
• Making arrangements for follow-up care.
• Discussion with and providing advice/information to the patient or patient's representative.
• Monitoring the patient's condition when medically indicated.
• Providing premises, equipment, supplies, and personnel for the specific elements of the service.
The physician must record on the patient's permanent medical record or chart the time when the insured service started and ended. If the patient's permanent medical record or chart does not include this required information, the service is not eligible for payment.
Services less than 20 minutes do not constitute any of the services defined in this section and constitute the type of assessment rendered in the circumstances.
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