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L460
L460 – L460
OHIP Dermatology Code · Schedule of Benefits
When to Use
- Use L460 for the collection of a specimen for a Pap smear when performed during an office visit.
- Apply this code when the physician personally performs the collection of a vaginal or cervical smear for cytology.
Common Pitfalls
- Do not bill L460 in addition to a minor assessment code if the Pap smear is the sole purpose of the visit, as the assessment code is generally intended to cover the encounter.
- Avoid billing L460 if the specimen collection is performed by a nurse or other staff member, as this code requires the physician to perform the procedure.
Billing Tips
- L460 is a laboratory handling fee; ensure it is billed in conjunction with the appropriate visit code if a clinical assessment was also conducted during the same encounter.
Provider Fee$2.66
Effective: April 1, 2018
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