All codes
Y817
Y817 – Y817
OHIP Other Code · Schedule of Benefits
When to Use
- Use Y817 as a mandatory administrative placeholder when submitting a claim for a service that has a $0.00 fee but requires a record of the encounter in the OHIP system.
- Apply this code when documenting specific non-insured services or administrative tasks that must be tracked against a patient's health number despite having no monetary value.
Common Pitfalls
- Do not attempt to bill Y817 in combination with a standard consultation or assessment code (e.g., A007) on the same day, as this will trigger a rejection for duplicate service.
- Avoid using Y817 as a substitute for diagnostic codes; it is strictly an administrative tracking code and does not satisfy requirements for clinical service billing.
Billing Tips
- Ensure the diagnostic code field is populated correctly even when using Y817, as the claim will be rejected without a valid ICD-9 code.
Provider Fee$0.00
Surgical Assistant Fee$33.25
Non-Anaesthetist Fee$26.98
Effective: April 1, 2026
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