What is OHIP billing code K887?

K887 is "CTO initiation", an OHIP Consultations and Visits code from the Ontario Schedule of Benefits (Physician Services).

How much does K887 pay?

The current OHIP fee for K887 is $107.90, effective 2026-04-01, per the Ontario Schedule of Benefits.

How do I bill K887 to OHIP?

K887 is submitted through OHIP's MCEDT claims system, either directly or via billing software. SnapBill validates K887 claims against the Schedule of Benefits rules before submission.

What codes are related to K887?

Codes related to K887 in the Schedule of Benefits include K888, K889.

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K887

K887 – CTO initiation

OHIP Consultations and Visits Code — CONSULTATIONS AND VISITS · Schedule of Benefits

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CTO initiation is a time-based service that includes completing the CTO form and all preceding CTO services directly related to the initiation. A single all-inclusive claim for CTO initiation is submitted once per patient per physician per initiation in any six-month period and is assessed on an Independent Consideration basis. Claims must be submitted with the MOH form for elapsed times. For definitions and general time-keeping requirements, refer to , to .

The form provided by the MOH for elapsed times must be completed and submitted with each claim and a copy retained on the patient's permanent medical record.

The total number of allowable units must be calculated by adding the actual elapsed time of each insured activity rounded to the nearest minute, divided by 30 and rounded to the nearest whole unit.

The physician must record on the patient's permanent medical record or chart the time when the insured service started and ended, as required for all unit-based services.

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A single all-inclusive claim for CTO Initiation or CTO Renewal is submitted once per patient per physician per initiation or renewal in any six month period on an Independent Consideration basis.

A single all-inclusive claim for CTO Supervision is submitted once per patient per month on an Independent Consideration basis.

The form provided by the MOH for elapsed times must be completed and submitted with each claim and a copy retained on the patient's permanent medical record.

The total number of allowable units rendered per claim shall be determined by adding the actual elapsed time of each insured activity rounded to the nearest minute, dividing by 30 and rounding to the nearest whole unit.

Travel to visit an insured person within the usual geographic area of the physician's practice is a common element of insured services. Time units for any CTO services based in whole or in part on travel time are therefore insured but payable at nil.

Travel time and expenses related to appearances before the Consent and Capacity Board are not insured.

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