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L596
L596 – L596
OHIP Dermatology Code · Schedule of Benefits
When to Use
- Use L596 for the professional component of a diagnostic Pap smear screening in an asymptomatic patient.
- Apply this code when billing for the interpretation of a cervical cytology specimen collected during a routine health examination.
Common Pitfalls
- Do not bill L596 in conjunction with a diagnostic visit code like A007 if the Pap smear is the sole purpose of the encounter, as the visit fee is intended to cover the service.
- Avoid billing L596 if the specimen is collected for a symptomatic patient requiring a diagnostic workup, as this may require a different laboratory requisition or billing pathway.
Billing Tips
- Ensure the laboratory requisition is clearly marked with the appropriate screening indicator to prevent rejection of the professional fee claim.
Provider Fee$7.70
Effective: April 1, 2018
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