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L822
L822 – Operative consultation
OHIP Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures Code — DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits
An intra-operative consultation performed by a pathologist, which includes the examination of tissue and may involve creating and interpreting a frozen section slide to guide the surgical procedure. This service is distinct from post-operative surgical pathology. If an additional frozen section or direct smear is required for the same operative session, L823 can be claimed as an add-on.
All insured services must be documented in the patient's medical record, establishing that the service was provided, is the service submitted for payment, and was medically necessary, as per .
The operative consultation findings, including any from frozen sections, must be documented in the patient's medical record and the pathology report.
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