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Y829
Y829 – Y829
OHIP Other Code · Schedule of Benefits
When to Use
- Use Y829 as a mandatory administrative placeholder when submitting a claim for a service that has a zero-dollar 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 are required to be tracked within the billing stream despite having no associated monetary value.
Common Pitfalls
- Do not attempt to use Y829 as a substitute for a billable consultation or assessment code, as it carries no fee and will result in zero reimbursement.
- Avoid using Y829 in conjunction with other billable codes on the same claim, as it may trigger rejection or audit flags due to its status as a non-remunerated administrative code.
Billing Tips
- Ensure Y829 is only utilized when specific provincial billing manuals or local health authority guidelines explicitly mandate its use for tracking purposes.
Provider Fee$0.00
Surgical Assistant Fee$119.75
Non-Anaesthetist Fee$59.61
Effective: April 1, 2026
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