Question 1

What is OHIP billing code L718?

Accepted Answer

L718 is "Seminal fluid examination (complete) is to include sperm count, and the other parameters defined in current guidelines (e.g., volume, liquefaction time, morphology, motility, pH, WBC count, fructose concentration)", an OHIP Laboratory Medicine code from the Ontario Schedule of Benefits (Physician Services).

Question 2

How much does L718 pay?

Accepted Answer

The current OHIP fee for L718 is $15.00, effective 2018-04-01, per the Ontario Schedule of Benefits.

Question 3

How do I bill L718 to OHIP?

Accepted Answer

L718 is submitted through OHIP's MCEDT claims system, either directly or via billing software. SnapBill validates L718 claims against the Schedule of Benefits rules before submission.

L718 – Seminal fluid examination (complete) is to include sperm count, and the other parameters defined in current guidelines (e.g., volume, liquefaction time, morphology, motility, pH, WBC count, fructose concentration)

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