Question 1

What is OHIP billing code L556?

Accepted Answer

L556 is "Miscellaneous proteins - Alpha 2 macroglobulin", an OHIP Laboratory Medicine code from the Ontario Schedule of Benefits (Physician Services).

Question 2

How much does L556 pay?

Accepted Answer

The current OHIP fee for L556 is $4.70, effective 2018-04-01, per the Ontario Schedule of Benefits.

Question 3

How do I bill L556 to OHIP?

Accepted Answer

L556 is submitted through OHIP's MCEDT claims system, either directly or via billing software. SnapBill validates L556 claims against the Schedule of Benefits rules before submission.

L556 – Miscellaneous proteins - Alpha 2 macroglobulin

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