All codes
T908
T908 – T908
OHIP Other Code · Schedule of Benefits
When to Use
- Use T908 for the initial consultation of a patient referred for a specific psychiatric assessment when the patient is not a current patient of the consulting psychiatrist.
- Apply this code when the assessment requires a comprehensive evaluation that exceeds the scope of a standard A005 or A007 psychiatric visit.
- Use this code for a formal consultation requested by a primary care physician or another specialist to provide a diagnostic opinion and treatment plan.
Common Pitfalls
- Billing T908 for a follow-up visit instead of a subsequent visit code like A008 will result in automatic rejection.
- Failing to document the formal referral request from the referring physician is a primary cause for recovery during OHIP audits.
- Submitting T908 when the patient has been seen by the same physician or a partner in the same group for the same condition within the previous 12 months is considered an invalid consultation.
Billing Tips
- Ensure the referring physician's billing number is included in the claim to validate the consultation status.
- If the patient requires an urgent assessment, consider adding the appropriate time-based premiums if the criteria for K007 or similar urgent modifiers are met.
Provider Fee$79.66
Specialist Fee$95.45
Effective: April 1, 2025
Ready to bill this code?
SnapBill makes OHIP billing simple — auto-filled codes, validation, and batch submission.