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U235
U235 – Initial e-assessment
OHIP Consultations and Visits Code — CONSULTATIONS AND VISITS · Schedule of Benefits
Initial e-assessment is the first e-assessment performed by a particular specialist that is requested by the primary care physician or nurse practitioner for a specific patient and diagnosis where the specialist must review all relevant data provided by the primary care physician and provide a written opinion that includes a diagnosis and/or management advice to the primary care physician or nurse practitioner.
[Commentary: The time and intensity of this service is the same as a regular consultation. The specialist may choose to return their opinion by phone, however, a written opinion must be provided electronically or by mail. Source: :]
Referral requiredFrom: Physician, NursePractitioner
An e-assessment is only eligible for payment if all of the following elements are included in the patient's permanent medical record of the specialist:
• patient's name and health number;
• name of the primary care physician or nurse practitioner;
• date of, and reason for, the request; and
• opinion, diagnosis, advice and/or recommendations of the specialist.
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