Question 1

What is OHIP billing code L652?

Accepted Answer

L652 is "Smear only, special stain, e.g., ZN, inclusions, spores, diphtheria", an OHIP Laboratory Medicine code from the Ontario Schedule of Benefits (Physician Services).

Question 2

How much does L652 pay?

Accepted Answer

The current OHIP fee for L652 is $7.24, effective 2010-07-01, per the Ontario Schedule of Benefits.

Question 3

How do I bill L652 to OHIP?

Accepted Answer

L652 is submitted through OHIP's MCEDT claims system, either directly or via billing software. SnapBill validates L652 claims against the Schedule of Benefits rules before submission.

L652 – Smear only, special stain, e.g., ZN, inclusions, spores, diphtheria

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