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L641
L641 – L641
OHIP Dermatology Code · Schedule of Benefits
When to Use
- Use L641 for the laboratory handling of a single specimen of blood collected by venipuncture when the physician is responsible for the collection and processing.
- Apply this code when the specimen is sent to an external laboratory for analysis, provided the physician's office performed the collection and preparation.
Common Pitfalls
- Billing L641 in conjunction with a consultation or assessment code (A-prefix) is generally disallowed as the collection fee is considered bundled into the visit fee.
- Submitting L641 for specimens collected by hospital staff or external laboratory technicians will result in a rejection for incorrect provider billing.
Billing Tips
- Ensure the laboratory requisition clearly indicates that the specimen was collected in the physician's office to support the claim during a potential audit.
Provider Fee$3.62
Effective: July 1, 2010
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