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L693
L693 – L693
OHIP Dermatology Code · Schedule of Benefits
When to Use
- Use L693 when billing for a diagnostic Pap smear performed during a periodic health examination or a problem-based visit.
- Use this code specifically for the laboratory requisition of a cervical cytology specimen to ensure the lab processes the sample under the OHIP-covered screening program.
Common Pitfalls
- Billing L693 as a standalone service without an associated visit code like A007 or A001 will result in a rejection for lack of a valid service encounter.
- Mistaking L693 for a procedure code; it is a laboratory requisition code and does not carry a professional fee, so attempting to add a fee amount will trigger an error.
Billing Tips
- Always link L693 to the corresponding visit code on the same claim to justify the clinical encounter that necessitated the specimen collection.
Provider Fee$0.00
Effective: July 1, 2010
Since Oct 1989, this fee has decreased NaN% vs 13.1% CPI inflation
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