Question 1

What is OHIP billing code W051?

Accepted Answer

W051 is "Chronic care or convalescent hospital - additional subsequent visits", an OHIP Consultations and Visits code from the Ontario Schedule of Benefits (Physician Services).

Question 2

How much does W051 pay?

Accepted Answer

The current OHIP fee for W051 is $40.05, effective 2026-04-01, per the Ontario Schedule of Benefits.

Question 3

How do I bill W051 to OHIP?

Accepted Answer

W051 is submitted through OHIP's MCEDT claims system, either directly or via billing software. SnapBill validates W051 claims against the Schedule of Benefits rules before submission.

Question 4

What codes are related to W051?

Accepted Answer

Codes related to W051 in the Schedule of Benefits include W052, W982, W121, W053, W058, W972.

W051 – Chronic care or convalescent hospital - additional subsequent visits

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