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L848
L848 – Seminal fluid analysis - quantitative kinetic studies
OHIP Dermatology Code — DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits
Seminal fluid analysis - quantitative kinetic studies, including velocity linearity and lateral head amplitude.
When to Use
- Use L848 specifically when performing Computer-Assisted Semen Analysis (CASA) that requires measurement of kinetic parameters like velocity, linearity, and lateral head displacement.
- Select L848 instead of the standard L819 (semen analysis) when the clinical investigation requires advanced quantitative assessment of sperm motility beyond basic count and morphology.
Common Pitfalls
- Billing L848 in conjunction with L819 or L820 for the same specimen is often flagged as unbundling, as L848 is intended to capture the advanced kinetic study component.
- Submitting L848 without specific documentation of the kinetic parameters (velocity, linearity, amplitude) will result in recovery during an audit as the code definition explicitly requires these metrics.
Billing Tips
- Ensure your laboratory requisition or report explicitly lists the kinetic values to justify the higher complexity of L848 over standard diagnostic semen analysis codes.
Provider Fee$30.45
Effective: April 1, 2026
Category
J. Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures
Subcategory
DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES
Service Type
Laboratory
Code Classes
Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures
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