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L070
L070 – L070
OHIP Dermatology Code · Schedule of Benefits
When to Use
- Use L070 for the laboratory handling fee when you collect a specimen in your office and forward it to a laboratory for analysis.
- Apply this code when a patient presents specifically for a specimen collection, such as a blood draw or swab, that is not part of a comprehensive assessment.
Common Pitfalls
- Do not bill L070 if the specimen is analyzed within your own office laboratory, as this code is strictly for forwarding specimens to an external facility.
- Avoid billing L070 in conjunction with an office visit code like A007, as the handling fee is generally considered inclusive of the overhead for a standard consultation.
Billing Tips
- Ensure the laboratory requisition clearly indicates the specimen was collected at your office to support the claim if audited for the handling fee.
Provider Fee$17.58
Effective: July 1, 2010
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