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Q601
Q601 – Q601
OHIP Critical Care Code · Schedule of Benefits
When to Use
- Use Q601 as the mandatory tracking code when billing for the administration of the COVID-19 vaccine to patients aged 6 months and older.
- Apply this code alongside the appropriate visit fee (e.g., A001 or K030) to indicate that the primary purpose of the encounter was the COVID-19 immunization.
Common Pitfalls
- Billing Q601 without an associated visit fee code will result in a rejection, as it is a tracking code and not a standalone service fee.
- Using Q601 for non-COVID-19 immunizations is a common error that triggers audit flags; use the specific provincial codes for other vaccines like influenza (G590).
Billing Tips
- Ensure Q601 is submitted on the same claim as the visit fee to ensure the Ministry correctly captures the immunization data for your practice profile.
Provider Fee$0.00
Effective: October 1, 2008
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