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L340
L340 – L340
OHIP Dermatology Code · Schedule of Benefits
When to Use
- Use L340 for the professional component of a diagnostic Pap smear when the physician performs the collection and interpretation of the slide.
- Apply this code when submitting for a routine cervical cytology screening in a primary care setting where the physician is responsible for the technical and professional oversight of the smear.
Common Pitfalls
- Do not bill L340 in conjunction with a general assessment code like A007, as the laboratory component is often considered inclusive of the global fee for the visit in certain practice models.
- Avoid billing L340 if the specimen is sent to an external hospital laboratory, as the hospital will claim the technical fee, leaving only the professional interpretation fee for the physician.
Billing Tips
- Ensure the laboratory requisition clearly indicates the physician's billing number to avoid payment rejections due to facility-based billing conflicts.
Provider Fee$14.48
Effective: July 1, 2010
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