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W036
W036 – Repeat consultation
OHIP Consultations and Visits Code — CONSULTATIONS AND VISITS · Schedule of Benefits
Levels of this visit
The W03x codes in this part of the Schedule of Benefits, lowest fee first. Bill the level the history and examination support.
- $76.45
W036 Repeat consultation(this code)
A repeat consultation rendered by a general surgeon for a non-emergency in-patient in a long-term care facility, including Chronic Care Hospitals, Convalescent Hospitals, Nursing…
- $114.75
W035 Consultation
This service represents a consultation provided by a General Surgeon for a non-emergency in-patient in a long-term care facility.
A repeat consultation rendered by a general surgeon for a non-emergency in-patient in a long-term care facility, including Chronic Care Hospitals, Convalescent Hospitals, Nursing Homes, and Homes for the Aged. As per the General Preamble (), a repeat consultation is an additional consultation for the same presenting problem, following care rendered by another physician in the interval after the initial consultation. This service has the same requirements as a regular consultation (), including the need for a new written request from a referring physician, nurse practitioner, or dental surgeon.
Referral requiredFrom: Physician, NursePractitioner, DentalSurgeon
A new written request from the referring practitioner is required ().
A copy of the written request for the consultation must be kept in the consulting physician's medical record. In a long-term care institution with a common medical record, the written request may be contained on the common record ().
The request must identify the consultant by name, the referring practitioner by name and billing number, and the patient by name and health number ().
The written request must set out the information relevant to the referral and specify the service(s) required ().
The consultant must prepare a written report including findings, opinions, and recommendations to the referring practitioner ().
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