Question 1

What is OHIP billing code L196?

Accepted Answer

L196 is "Plasma hemoglobin", an OHIP Laboratory Medicine code from the Ontario Schedule of Benefits (Physician Services).

Question 2

How much does L196 pay?

Accepted Answer

The current OHIP fee for L196 is $7.76, effective 2010-07-01, per the Ontario Schedule of Benefits.

Question 3

How do I bill L196 to OHIP?

Accepted Answer

L196 is submitted through OHIP's MCEDT claims system, either directly or via billing software. SnapBill validates L196 claims against the Schedule of Benefits rules before submission.

L196 – Plasma hemoglobin

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