What is OHIP billing code W770?

W770 is "Extended comprehensive geriatric consultation", an OHIP Consultations and Visits code from the Ontario Schedule of Benefits (Physician Services).

How much does W770 pay?

The current OHIP fee for W770 is $442.40, effective 2026-04-01, per the Ontario Schedule of Benefits.

How do I bill W770 to OHIP?

W770 is submitted through OHIP's MCEDT claims system, either directly or via billing software. SnapBill validates W770 claims against the Schedule of Benefits rules before submission.

What codes are related to W770?

Codes related to W770 in the Schedule of Benefits include A770, W775, W375, W076.

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W770

W770 – Extended comprehensive geriatric consultation

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

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Levels of this visit

The W77x codes in this part of the Schedule of Benefits, lowest fee first. Bill the level the history and examination support.

W775 Comprehensive geriatric consultation
A comprehensive geriatric consultation rendered following a written request from a referring practitioner for a patient in a non-emergency long-term care setting (e.g., chronic…
$342.25
W770 Extended comprehensive geriatric consultation(this code)
An extended comprehensive geriatric consultation rendered by a Geriatrics specialist (07) for a non-emergency patient in a long-term care institution.
$442.40

An extended comprehensive geriatric consultation rendered by a Geriatrics specialist (07) for a non-emergency patient in a long-term care institution. This service is subject to the same conditions as A770. As per , a consultation requires a written request from a referring physician, nurse practitioner, or dental surgeon. This service is intended for non-emergency in-patient services in settings such as Chronic Care Hospitals, Convalescent Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Homes for the Aged, or designated chronic/convalescent care beds in hospitals.

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 of a consultation which occurs in a hospital, long-term care institution or multi-specialty clinic where common medical records are maintained. In such cases, the written request may be contained on the common medical record.

The request identifies the consultant by name and/or the specialty being consulted, 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 sets out the information relevant to the referral and specifies the service(s) required.

The service is eligible for payment only if start and stop times of the service are recorded in the patient's permanent medical record.

Age

at least 65 years of age (A117); or or any age when the consultation is for the assessment of dementia (A117)

A770 W775 W375 W076

Subject to the same conditions as A770.

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