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K620
K620 – Consultation for involuntary psychiatric treatment
OHIP Consultations and Visits Code — CONSULTATIONS AND VISITS · Schedule of Benefits
A consultation for involuntary psychiatric treatment in accordance with the Mental Health Act. The service includes the necessary psychiatric history, inquiry, and examination to complete the relevant forms and notify appropriate parties. This service is time-based, with a unit representing a half-hour or major part thereof. For detailed time-keeping requirements, refer to and of the General Preamble.
Referral requiredFrom: Physician, NursePractitioner, DentalSurgeon
A completed Form 1 Application by a Physician For Psychiatric Assessment retained on the patient's medical record is sufficient documentation to indicate that a consultation for involuntary psychiatric treatment has been requested by the referring physician.
The service includes completing the relevant forms under the Mental Health Act.
The physician must record the start and end times of the service in the patient's permanent medical record.
A completed Form 1 Application by a Physician For Psychiatric Assessment retained on the patient's medical record is sufficient documentation to indicate that a consultation for involuntary psychiatric treatment has been requested by the referring physician.
For interviews with relatives, Children's Aid Society (CAS) staff, or legal guardians on behalf of a patient, see listings in Family Practice & Practice In General.
Certification of incompetence (financial) including the assessment to determine incompetence is not an insured benefit.
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