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L172
L172 – L172
OHIP Dermatology Code · Schedule of Benefits
When to Use
- Use L172 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 during a patient encounter where no other visit fee is claimed, or as an add-on to a visit fee if the collection is distinct.
Common Pitfalls
- Billing L172 when the laboratory analysis is performed in-office, as this code is strictly for forwarding specimens to an external facility.
- Attempting to bill L172 in conjunction with a visit fee that already includes specimen collection in its definition, leading to potential duplicate payment rejections.
Billing Tips
- Ensure the laboratory requisition clearly indicates the specimen was collected at your office to support the claim during a potential audit.
Provider Fee$5.22
Effective: April 1, 2018
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