What is OHIP billing code W180?

W180 is "Special neurology consultation", an OHIP Consultations and Visits code from the Ontario Schedule of Benefits (Physician Services).

How much does W180 pay?

The current OHIP fee for W180 is $342.25, effective 2026-04-01, per the Ontario Schedule of Benefits.

How do I bill W180 to OHIP?

W180 is submitted through OHIP's MCEDT claims system, either directly or via billing software. SnapBill validates W180 claims against the Schedule of Benefits rules before submission.

What codes are related to W180?

Codes related to W180 in the Schedule of Benefits include A180, W185, W682, W385, W186, W113, W184.

All codes

W180

W180 – Special neurology consultation

OHIP Consultations and Visits Code — CONSULTATIONS AND VISITS · Schedule of Benefits

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Levels of this visit

The W18x codes in this part of the Schedule of Benefits, lowest fee first. Bill the level the history and examination support.

Assessments

W184 General re-assessment of patient in nursing home
A general re-assessment includes all the services listed for a general assessment, with the exception of the patient's history, which need not include all the details already…
$20.60

Consultations

W186 Repeat consultation
A repeat consultation is an additional consultation rendered by the same consultant, in respect of the same presenting problem, following care rendered to the patient by another…
$125.50
W185 Consultation
A consultation for a patient in a non-emergency long-term care setting, including Chronic Care Hospitals, Convalescent Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Homes for the Aged, and designated…
$225.55
W180 Special neurology consultation(this code)
A special neurology consultation rendered by a neurologist for a non-emergency in-patient in a long-term care institution (Chronic Care Hospital, Convalescent Hospital, Nursing…
$342.25

A special neurology consultation rendered by a neurologist for a non-emergency in-patient in a long-term care institution (Chronic Care Hospital, Convalescent Hospital, Nursing Home, Home for the Aged, or designated chronic/convalescent care beds). This service is provided following a written request from a referring practitioner due to the complexity, seriousness, or obscurity of the case. It includes a comprehensive assessment and a written report to the referring practitioner. The physician must spend a minimum of 75 minutes in direct contact with the patient, exclusive of time spent rendering any other separately billable intervention. The start and stop times of the service must be recorded in the patient's permanent medical record. This service is subject to the same conditions as A180. For emergency calls and other special visits to these in-patients, use General Listings ('A' prefix codes) and applicable special visit premiums.

Referral requiredFrom: Physician, NursePractitioner, DentalSurgeon

A copy of the written request for the consultation, signed by the referring practitioner, must be kept in the consulting physician's medical record (or on the common medical record in a shared facility).

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.

The start and stop times of the service must be recorded in the patient's permanent medical record.

A180 W185 W682 W385 W186 W113 W184

Subject to the same conditions as A180.

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