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Q688
Q688 – Q688
OHIP Critical Care Code · Schedule of Benefits
When to Use
- Use Q688 as a tracking code for patients enrolled in the Chronic Disease Management (CDM) incentive program for diabetes.
- Apply this code to indicate the patient has been formally added to your practice's diabetes registry for ongoing management.
Common Pitfalls
- Do not bill Q688 as a fee-for-service claim; it is a diagnostic/tracking code that carries a $0.00 value and is used for administrative reporting.
- Avoid using Q688 for patients who do not meet the specific diagnostic criteria for diabetes, as this will trigger audit flags for inappropriate incentive payments.
Billing Tips
- Ensure Q688 is submitted on the same claim as the initial visit where the diabetes diagnosis is confirmed to trigger the start of the CDM incentive cycle.
Provider Fee$0.00
Effective: October 1, 2008
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