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W441
W441 – Chronic care or convalescent hospital - additional subsequent visits
OHIP Consultations and Visits Code — CONSULTATIONS AND VISITS · Schedule of Benefits
A subsequent visit is any routine assessment following the patient's admission to a long-term care institution. This service applies specifically to patients in a chronic care or convalescent hospital. As an assessment, this service includes the specific elements outlined in the Schedule of Benefits (see , ):
• A direct physical encounter with the patient including taking a patient history and performing a physical examination.
• Making arrangements for any related assessments, procedures or therapy.
• Discussion with, and providing advice and information to the patient or the patient's representative.
• When medically indicated, monitoring the condition of the patient and intervening, until the next insured service is provided.
This service is intended for routine subsequent visits. Visits for acute intercurrent illness should be claimed using W121.
Usage limits
[6, "month", "per_patient", "This is the maximum total number of routine subsequent visits per patient per month in a chronic care or convalescent hospital. This limit includes services billed under W442 (first 4 visits) and W441 (additional visits). W441 is only payable for the 5th and 6th visit."]
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