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L326
L326 – L326
OHIP Dermatology Code · Schedule of Benefits
When to Use
- Use L326 for the professional component of a diagnostic Pap smear when the physician performs the collection and interpretation of the slide.
- Use this code for cervical cytology screening in symptomatic patients where a formal pathology report is generated by the physician.
Common Pitfalls
- Do not bill L326 in conjunction with a general office visit fee like A007 if the visit was solely for the purpose of the Pap smear collection.
- Avoid billing L326 if the specimen is sent to an external laboratory for processing, as the lab will claim the technical component of the service.
Billing Tips
- Ensure the clinical indication for the smear is clearly linked to the diagnostic code to avoid rejection for screening frequency limits.
Provider Fee$41.36
Effective: July 1, 2010
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