All codes
T678
T678 – T678
OHIP Other Code · Schedule of Benefits
When to Use
- Use T678 for the initial assessment and management of a patient presenting with acute complex multisystem trauma requiring immediate stabilization.
- Apply this code when the clinical intervention exceeds the scope of a standard consultation (A005) due to the necessity of immediate life-saving procedures.
Common Pitfalls
- Billing T678 in conjunction with a standard office visit (A007) is a common cause for rejection as the code is intended to be comprehensive for the encounter.
- Failure to document the specific time-based criteria or the complexity of the trauma intervention often leads to automatic audit flags.
Billing Tips
- Ensure that the diagnostic code associated with T678 reflects the severity of the trauma, as using a minor diagnostic code will trigger a manual review.
Provider Fee$500.00
Specialist Fee$500.00
Effective: February 1, 2011
Ready to bill this code?
SnapBill makes OHIP billing simple — auto-filled codes, validation, and batch submission.