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W844
W844 – 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 to a long-term care institution. This service is applicable only when the physician has previously rendered a consultation, general assessment, or general re-assessment of the patient prior to admission. As an assessment, this service includes the specific elements outlined in , such as a direct physical encounter, inquiry to form a medical opinion, and arranging any necessary follow-up care. The service is intended for non-emergency in-patient services in facilities such as chronic care hospitals, convalescent hospitals, nursing homes, and homes for the aged.
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