Question 1

What is OHIP billing code N149?

Accepted Answer

N149 is "Removal of foreign body from brain", an OHIP Neurological Surgical Procedures code from the Ontario Schedule of Benefits (Physician Services).

Question 2

How much does N149 pay?

Accepted Answer

The current OHIP fee for N149 is $968.50, effective 2026-04-01, per the Ontario Schedule of Benefits.

Question 3

How do I bill N149 to OHIP?

Accepted Answer

N149 is submitted through OHIP's MCEDT claims system, either directly or via billing software. SnapBill validates N149 claims against the Schedule of Benefits rules before submission.

N149 – Removal of foreign body from brain

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