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L035
L035 – Glucose, quantitative, other than blood
OHIP Dermatology Code · Schedule of Benefits
Glucose, quantitative, other than blood (e.g., urine, cerebrospinal fluid, etc.). This is a laboratory medicine service typically performed in a licensed laboratory setting.
When to Use
- Use L035 for quantitative glucose analysis performed on cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) to evaluate for bacterial meningitis or other neurological conditions.
- Use L035 for quantitative glucose testing on urine samples when clinical assessment requires precise measurement rather than qualitative dipstick results.
Common Pitfalls
- Billing L035 for point-of-care blood glucose monitoring is a common error; G002 must be used for all blood-based glucose testing.
- Submitting L035 for services related to fertility treatments or artificial insemination will result in automatic rejection as these are non-insured services.
- Failure to maintain a formal written interpretative report in the patient record is a frequent cause for recovery during audits of laboratory medicine claims.
Billing Tips
- Ensure the claim is submitted under the Schedule of Benefits for Laboratory Services, as L035 is restricted to licensed laboratory facilities and not standard office practice.
- If testing multiple distinct fluid specimens (e.g., both CSF and urine) during the same encounter, bill L035 for each specimen individually to capture the full fee.
Provider Fee$8.79
Effective: July 1, 2010
Service Type
Laboratory Medicine
Code Classes
Diagnostic
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