What is OHIP billing code X162?

X162 is "Cerebral stereotaxis", an OHIP Laboratory code from the Ontario Schedule of Benefits (Physician Services).

How much does X162 pay?

The current OHIP fee for X162 is $0.00, effective 2025-04-01, per the Ontario Schedule of Benefits.

How do I bill X162 to OHIP?

X162 is submitted through OHIP's MCEDT claims system, either directly or via billing software. SnapBill validates X162 claims against the Schedule of Benefits rules before submission.

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X162

X162 – Cerebral stereotaxis

OHIP Laboratory Code — DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY · Schedule of Benefits

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Cerebral stereotaxis

When to Use

Use X162 when billing for the professional component of stereotactic localization procedures performed in a diagnostic imaging setting.
Apply this code specifically for the radiological interpretation and planning phase of stereotactic neurosurgical procedures where the radiologist provides the imaging guidance component.

Common Pitfalls

Do not bill X162 in conjunction with surgical procedure codes that already include the imaging guidance fee in their Schedule of Benefits definition.
Avoid using X162 for standard diagnostic CT or MRI scans, as it is strictly reserved for stereotactic procedural guidance and not general diagnostic imaging.

Billing Tips

Ensure the clinical record explicitly details the stereotactic coordinates or the specific guidance provided to the neurosurgeon to justify the use of this procedural code over standard diagnostic imaging codes.

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Provider Fee$0.00

Surgical Assistant Fee$67.35

Non-Anaesthetist Fee$23.10

Effective: April 1, 2025

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