Question 1

What is OHIP billing code L823?

Accepted Answer

L823 is "Subsequent frozen section or direct smear", an OHIP Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures code from the Ontario Schedule of Benefits (Physician Services).

Question 2

How much does L823 pay?

Accepted Answer

The current OHIP fee for L823 is $39.30, effective 2026-04-01, per the Ontario Schedule of Benefits.

Question 3

How do I bill L823 to OHIP?

Accepted Answer

L823 is submitted through OHIP's MCEDT claims system, either directly or via billing software. SnapBill validates L823 claims against the Schedule of Benefits rules before submission.

Question 4

What codes are related to L823?

Accepted Answer

Codes related to L823 in the Schedule of Benefits include L822.

L823 – Subsequent frozen section or direct smear

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