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K209
K209 – Group psychotherapy, out-patients - 3 people per unit
OHIP Consultations and Visits Code — CONSULTATIONS AND VISITS · Schedule of Benefits
A unit of group psychotherapy for an out-patient session with 3 people. Psychotherapy is the treatment for mental illness, behavioural maladaptations, or other emotionally-based problems where a physician establishes a professional relationship with a patient to modify symptoms, reverse disturbed behaviour patterns, and promote positive personality growth. A time unit is defined as ½ hour or a major part thereof, with a minimum of 20 minutes of direct contact with the physician required for the first unit. This fee is payable per member.
For unit-based services, the physician must record the start and end times of the service in the patient's permanent medical record.
For conditions and definitions - see General Preamble to .
For electroconvulsive therapy fees, see Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures.
When claiming group therapy only services rendered to one group are payable at the same time.
Unit means ½ hour or major part thereof - see General Preamble , for definitions and time-keeping requirements.
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