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L145
L145 – L145
OHIP Dermatology Code · Schedule of Benefits
When to Use
- Use L145 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 the specimen is collected by a physician or nurse in the office setting, distinguishing it from tests performed entirely within the laboratory.
Common Pitfalls
- Billing L145 in conjunction with a visit code is permitted, but you cannot bill it if the laboratory performs the collection themselves.
- Do not bill L145 for tests that are already included in the global fee of a procedure or if the specimen is sent to a facility that does not charge for the analysis.
Billing Tips
- Ensure the laboratory requisition clearly indicates the specimen was collected in your office to support the claim during a potential audit.
Provider Fee$9.84
Effective: April 1, 2018
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