Question 1

What is OHIP billing code L716?

Accepted Answer

L716 is "Sputum per specimen for general and/or specified assessment", an OHIP Laboratory Medicine code from the Ontario Schedule of Benefits (Physician Services).

Question 2

How much does L716 pay?

Accepted Answer

The current OHIP fee for L716 is $10.34, effective 2018-04-01, per the Ontario Schedule of Benefits.

Question 3

How do I bill L716 to OHIP?

Accepted Answer

L716 is submitted through OHIP's MCEDT claims system, either directly or via billing software. SnapBill validates L716 claims against the Schedule of Benefits rules before submission.

L716 – Sputum per specimen for general and/or specified assessment

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