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L147
L147 – L147
OHIP Dermatology Code · Schedule of Benefits
When to Use
- Use L147 for the professional component of a diagnostic Pap smear when the specimen is collected and submitted for cytological examination.
- Apply this code when billing for a routine cervical screening test performed in the office setting as part of an annual health examination or opportunistic screening.
Common Pitfalls
- Do not bill L147 in conjunction with a general assessment code like A007 if the Pap smear is the sole reason for the visit, as the assessment code is typically considered inclusive.
- Avoid billing L147 if the laboratory processing fee is already being claimed by a hospital-based facility or if the specimen is sent to a lab that bills the Ministry directly for the technical component.
Billing Tips
- Ensure the diagnostic code used reflects the reason for the smear, such as routine screening (V76.2) or a specific follow-up for abnormal findings, to avoid automated rejections.
Provider Fee$14.99
Effective: July 1, 2010
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