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T041
T041 – T041
OHIP Other Code · Schedule of Benefits
When to Use
- Use T041 for the initial assessment of a patient with a suspected or confirmed diagnosis of cystic fibrosis when performed by a specialist.
- Apply this code when conducting a comprehensive multi-system evaluation for a patient newly referred for cystic fibrosis management.
- Use this code for the annual comprehensive review of a cystic fibrosis patient's status, provided it meets the specific time and complexity requirements defined in the Schedule of Benefits.
Common Pitfalls
- Billing T041 in conjunction with a standard office visit code like A007 is a common cause of rejection due to duplicate service claims.
- Failure to document the specific diagnostic criteria or the complexity of the cystic fibrosis management plan often leads to audit recovery.
- Submitting T041 for routine follow-up visits that do not meet the criteria for a comprehensive assessment will result in claim rejection.
Billing Tips
- Ensure that the clinical note explicitly details the multi-system nature of the assessment to justify the higher fee compared to standard consultation codes.
- Verify that no other assessment or consultation code has been billed for the same patient on the same day to avoid automatic claim flagging.
Provider Fee$245.58
Specialist Fee$245.58
Effective: February 1, 2011
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