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K210
K210 – Group psychotherapy, in-patients - 2 people per unit
OHIP Consultations and Visits Code — CONSULTATIONS AND VISITS · Schedule of Benefits
This service is for group psychotherapy provided to an in-patient as part of a 2-person group, billed per member per unit. According to the General Preamble (), psychotherapy is a form of treatment for mental illness, behavioural maladaptations, and/or other problems that are assumed to be of an emotional nature, where a physician deliberately establishes a professional relationship with a patient to alleviate symptoms, modify behaviour, and promote positive personality growth. A unit is defined as a half-hour or a major part thereof, with a minimum of 20 minutes of direct, consecutive contact time required per unit (, ).
The physician must record on the patient's permanent medical record or chart the time when the insured service started and ended.
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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