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L151
L151 – L151
OHIP Dermatology Code · Schedule of Benefits
When to Use
- Use L151 when billing for a routine hemoglobin test performed in the office setting.
- Apply this code for point-of-care hemoglobin monitoring during chronic anemia management when the lab is not performed by an external facility.
Common Pitfalls
- Billing L151 in conjunction with a full laboratory panel that already includes hemoglobin, which constitutes duplicate billing.
- Attempting to bill L151 when the test is performed by a hospital or community laboratory, as the technical fee belongs to the facility.
Billing Tips
- Ensure the clinical indication for the hemoglobin test is clearly linked to the diagnostic code to justify the necessity of the in-office procedure.
Provider Fee$8.27
Effective: July 1, 2010
Since Oct 1989, this fee has increased 0.0% vs 13.1% CPI inflation
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