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L447
L447 – L447
OHIP Dermatology Code · Schedule of Benefits
When to Use
- Use L447 for the professional component of a diagnostic Pap smear when the specimen is collected and submitted for cytology.
- Apply this code when billing for the interpretation of a cervical or vaginal smear in conjunction with the appropriate laboratory requisition.
Common Pitfalls
- Billing L447 in addition to a general assessment code like A007 is often flagged if the clinical note does not clearly distinguish the diagnostic procedure from the office visit.
- Submitting L447 without the corresponding laboratory accession number or facility identifier can lead to automatic claim rejection.
Billing Tips
- Ensure the diagnostic code on the claim matches the clinical indication for the Pap smear to avoid audit triggers related to screening frequency limitations.
Provider Fee$5.17
Effective: July 1, 2010
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