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L208
L208 – L208
OHIP Dermatology Code · Schedule of Benefits
When to Use
- Use L208 to bill 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 an office visit, provided the service is not already bundled into a comprehensive fee like a physical examination.
Common Pitfalls
- Billing L208 in conjunction with a visit code that already includes specimen collection, such as a prenatal visit or specific diagnostic assessments, will result in a rejection.
- Submitting L208 without a corresponding laboratory requisition or documented specimen collection event is a common trigger for audit inquiries.
Billing Tips
- Ensure the laboratory requisition is clearly linked to the patient's chart to substantiate the claim if the Ministry requests proof of service.
Provider Fee$1.16
Effective: April 1, 2018
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