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L530
L530 – L530
OHIP Dermatology Code · Schedule of Benefits
When to Use
- Use L530 specifically for the laboratory handling fee when you collect a specimen in your office and forward it to a laboratory for analysis.
- Apply this code when the specimen collection is the primary reason for the patient encounter and no other assessment or procedural code is billed.
Common Pitfalls
- Billing L530 in conjunction with an office visit code (e.g., A007) is generally considered double-dipping, as the office visit fee is intended to cover the overhead of the encounter.
- Submitting L530 for tests performed in-house using your own equipment is incorrect, as this code is strictly for specimen collection and transport to an external lab.
Billing Tips
- Ensure the laboratory requisition clearly indicates the specimen was collected at your office to support the claim during an audit.
Provider Fee$2.34
Effective: April 1, 2018
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