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W274 – Admission assessment - Type 2

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

A Type 2 admission assessment occurs when the admitting physician makes an initial visit to assess the condition of the patient following admission and has previously rendered a consultation, general assessment or general re-assessment of the patient prior to admission. This service applies to patients in chronic care hospitals, convalescent hospitals, nursing homes, homes for the aged, and designated chronic or convalescent care beds in hospitals, other than patients in designated palliative care beds. As an assessment, it includes all specific elements outlined in the Schedule of Benefits on page , such as a direct physical encounter, history taking, and making arrangements for related care.
The medical record must document the visit and support that the service was for an admission assessment.
The patient's permanent medical record must be maintained in accordance with the requirements outlined in the Health Insurance Act (see ).

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