What is OHIP billing code W345?

W345 is "Consultation", an OHIP Consultations and Visits code from the Ontario Schedule of Benefits (Physician Services).

How much does W345 pay?

The current OHIP fee for W345 is $92.70, effective 2026-04-01, per the Ontario Schedule of Benefits.

How do I bill W345 to OHIP?

W345 is submitted through OHIP's MCEDT claims system, either directly or via billing software. SnapBill validates W345 claims against the Schedule of Benefits rules before submission.

What codes are related to W345?

Codes related to W345 in the Schedule of Benefits include W346.

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W345

W345 – Consultation

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

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Levels of this visit

The W34x codes in this part of the Schedule of Benefits, lowest fee first. Bill the level the history and examination support.

W346 Repeat consultation
A repeat consultation is an additional consultation rendered by the same consultant for the same presenting problem, following care rendered to the patient by another physician in…
$53.65
W345 Consultation(this code)
A consultation by an Otolaryngologist for a patient in a long-term care institution, including Chronic Care Hospitals, Convalescent Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Homes for the Aged…
$92.70

A consultation by an Otolaryngologist for a patient in a long-term care institution, including Chronic Care Hospitals, Convalescent Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Homes for the Aged, and designated chronic or convalescent care beds. This service is for non-emergency situations. As per the definition of a consultation in the Schedule of Benefits, this service is rendered following a written request from a referring physician, nurse practitioner, or dental surgeon. The consultant must be competent to give advice in the field due to the complexity, seriousness, or obscurity of the case, or because a second opinion is requested. The service includes all necessary steps to prepare a written report with findings, opinions, and recommendations for the referring practitioner.

Referral requiredFrom: Physician, NursePractitioner, DentalSurgeon

A copy of the written request for the consultation, signed by the referring physician, nurse practitioner or dental surgeon must be kept in the consulting physician's medical record, except in the case where common medical records are maintained.

The written request must identify the consultant by name, the referring physician, nurse practitioner or dental surgeon by name and billing number, and identifies 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.

W346

Non-Emergency Long-Term Care In-Patient Services includes Chronic Care Hospitals, Convalescent Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Homes for the Aged, designated chronic or convalescent care beds in hospitals and nursing homes or homes for the aged, other than patients in designated palliative care beds.

For emergency calls and other special visits to in-patients, use General Listings and Premiums when applicable - see General Preamble to .

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