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V850
V850 – V850
OHIP Other Code · Schedule of Benefits
When to Use
- Use V850 to record a patient's Body Mass Index (BMI) of 18.5 to 24.9 during a preventative health visit or chronic disease management encounter.
- Apply this code as a secondary diagnostic indicator when documenting the health status of a patient with a normal weight range to support preventative care interventions.
Common Pitfalls
- V850 is a diagnostic code, not a fee-for-service procedure code; attempting to bill it as a standalone service will result in a rejection for zero value.
- Avoid using V850 in conjunction with codes for obesity or underweight conditions, as this creates a clinical contradiction that triggers audit flags.
Billing Tips
- Always append V850 to the primary visit code (e.g., A007) to provide context for the patient's metabolic health status without affecting the base fee.
Provider Fee$0.00
Specialist Fee$0.00
Effective: April 1, 2024
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