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Y870
Y870 – Y870
OHIP Other Code · Schedule of Benefits
When to Use
- Use Y870 as the mandatory diagnostic code when billing the K030 mental health counselling premium to indicate the service was provided via telephone or video.
- Apply Y870 in conjunction with K033 when providing psychotherapy services remotely to ensure the claim correctly reflects the virtual delivery method.
Common Pitfalls
- Billing Y870 as a standalone service code; it is a diagnostic code and must be submitted alongside a valid fee-for-service or premium code.
- Using Y870 for in-person visits, which will trigger an audit flag as it is strictly reserved for virtual care encounters.
Billing Tips
- Ensure Y870 is linked to the primary service code in the 'Diagnostic Code' field of your billing software to avoid automatic rejection for missing diagnostic data.
Provider Fee$0.00
Surgical Assistant Fee$17.00
Non-Anaesthetist Fee$15.93
Effective: April 1, 2026
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