Question 1

What is OHIP billing code L545?

Accepted Answer

L545 is "Protein deposition in tissues (per tissue examined, any number of antisera, e.g., Immunoglobulin, complement component, fibrinogen and pathogens, etc.)", an OHIP Laboratory Medicine code from the Ontario Schedule of Benefits (Physician Services).

Question 2

How much does L545 pay?

Accepted Answer

The current OHIP fee for L545 is $27.32, effective 2018-04-01, per the Ontario Schedule of Benefits.

Question 3

How do I bill L545 to OHIP?

Accepted Answer

L545 is submitted through OHIP's MCEDT claims system, either directly or via billing software. SnapBill validates L545 claims against the Schedule of Benefits rules before submission.

L545 – Protein deposition in tissues (per tissue examined, any number of antisera, e.g., Immunoglobulin, complement component, fibrinogen and pathogens, etc.)

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