Question 1

What is OHIP billing code L481?

Accepted Answer

L481 is "Antibody titre per antibody, per specimen - to be claimed only if L471 yields a positive identification", an OHIP Laboratory Medicine code from the Ontario Schedule of Benefits (Physician Services).

Question 2

How much does L481 pay?

Accepted Answer

The current OHIP fee for L481 is $7.76, effective 2010-07-01, per the Ontario Schedule of Benefits.

Question 3

How do I bill L481 to OHIP?

Accepted Answer

L481 is submitted through OHIP's MCEDT claims system, either directly or via billing software. SnapBill validates L481 claims against the Schedule of Benefits rules before submission.

L481 – Antibody titre per antibody, per specimen - to be claimed only if L471 yields a positive identification

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