Question 1

What is OHIP billing code L500?

Accepted Answer

L500 is "Screen for miscellaneous agglutination reactions, e.g., rheumatoid factor, anti-thyroid (thyroglobulin or microsomal), streptolysin screen", an OHIP Laboratory Medicine code from the Ontario Schedule of Benefits (Physician Services).

Question 2

How much does L500 pay?

Accepted Answer

The current OHIP fee for L500 is $3.10, effective 2018-08-01, per the Ontario Schedule of Benefits.

Question 3

How do I bill L500 to OHIP?

Accepted Answer

L500 is submitted through OHIP's MCEDT claims system, either directly or via billing software. SnapBill validates L500 claims against the Schedule of Benefits rules before submission.

L500 – Screen for miscellaneous agglutination reactions, e.g., rheumatoid factor, anti-thyroid (thyroglobulin or microsomal), streptolysin screen

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