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Q651
Q651 – Q651
OHIP Critical Care Code · Schedule of Benefits
When to Use
- Use Q651 to bill for the completion of the Ontario Ministry of Health's 'Application for Approval of Out-of-Country Hospital Services' form.
- Use this code when submitting the necessary documentation to the Ministry to seek prior approval for specialized medical procedures not available within Ontario.
Common Pitfalls
- Billing Q651 for general administrative paperwork or letters of medical necessity that do not meet the specific criteria for the Out-of-Country approval process.
- Attempting to bill Q651 in conjunction with a standard office visit code (A007) for the same patient encounter, which may trigger a rejection for duplicate service.
Billing Tips
- Ensure the patient's health card number and the specific out-of-country facility details are accurately recorded, as missing information is the primary cause of rejection for this administrative code.
Provider Fee$0.00
Effective: October 1, 2008
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