If you work as a midwife, RN, certified RN, or Psych RN, you’ll want to know about revisions pertaining to you made by the Minister of Health. As of June 1st, 2021, Ministerial Order #313-2015 added fee items for laboratory referral services. In the following tables, you’ll find new fee codes to Schedules A – Midwives, B – Registered Nurses (certified), and E – Registered Nurses and Registered Psychiatric Nurses Referral Relating to Substance Schedule. Schedule A – Midwives Description Fee Code Identification of Microorganisms via MALDI-TOF-MS, in non-stool specimen P90752 Schedule B – Registered Nurses (Certified) Description Fee Code Identification of Microorganisms via MALDI-TOF-MS, in non-stool specimen P90752 Identification of Microorganisms via MALDI-TOF-MS, in stool specimen P90753 Schedule E – Registered Nurses and Registered Psychiatric Nurses Referral Relating to Substance Use Schedule Description Fee Code Venepuncture and dispatch of specimen to laboratory, when no other blood work performed 90000 Primary Base Fee 91000 Split Base Fee (Collecting Laboratory) 91005 Split Base Fee (Referral Laboratory) 91010 Ministerial Order #228-2021 also made the following administrative updates to Schedules A, B, and C (Podiatrists): Schedule A – Midwives Description Fee Code Action Reference T3 – Free 92311 Added M425-2016 Trichomonas Vaginalis (TV) by NAATUrine or Swab 90647 Added M274-2019 Gonorrhea/Chlamydia Trachomatis (GC/CT) Detection by NAAT- Urine or Swab 90648 Added Gonorrhea/Chlamydia Trachomatis/Trichomonas Vaginalis (GC/CT/TV) Detection by NAAT- Urine or Swab 90649 Added Chlamydia Trachomatis using NAATUrine 90651 Removed Chlamydia Trachomatis using NAATUrogenital Swab 90652 Removed Gonorrhea by NAAT- Urine 90653 Removed Gonorrhea by NAAT- Urogenital Swab 90654 Removed Haemoglobin Only 90230 Delisted 2009 MOC10-014 Platelet Count Only 90395 Delisted 2009 MOC10-014 Glucose- 2 Hr, Post-75g 91719 Delisted 2010 MOC10-149 Schedule B – Registered Nurses (Certified) Description Code Action Reference Blood Film Review 90465 Added M425-2016 Trichomonas Vaginalis (TV) by NAATUrine or Swab 90647 Added M274-2019 Gonorrhea/Chlamydia Trachomatis (GC/CT) Detection by NAAT- Urine or Swab 90648 Added Gonorrhea/Chlamydia Trachomatis/Trichomonas Vaginalis (GC/CT/TV) Detection by NAAT- Urine or Swab 90649 Added Chlamydia Trachomatis using NAATUrine 90651 Removed Chlamydia Trachomatis using NAATUrogenital Swab 90652 Removed Gonorrhea by NAAT- Urine 90653 Removed Gonorrhea by NAAT- Urogenital Swab 90654 Removed Schedule C – Podiatrists Description Code Action Reference Trichomonas Vaginalis (TV) by NAATUrine or Swab 90647 Added M274-2019 Gonorrhea/Chlamydia Trachomatis (GC/CT) Detection by NAAT- Urine or Swab 90648 Added Gonorrhea/Chlamydia Trachomatis/Trichomonas Vaginalis (GC/CT/TV) Detection by NAAT- Urine or Swab 90649 Added Chlamydia Trachomatis using NAATUrine 90651 Removed Gonorrhea by NAAT- Urine 90653 Removed Haemoglobin Only 90230 Delisted 2009 MOC10-014 White Cell Count Only 90570 Delisted 2009 MOC10-014 HLA Genotyping 90260 Delisted 2010 MOC10-094 Immunofluorescent Staining- Add Autoantibodies 90285 Delisted 2014 MOC14-085 Folic Acid 91655 Delisted 2010 MOC10-149 Testosterone Free 92265 Delisted 2011 MOC11-129 Primary Base Fee- Drugs Of Abuse 92500 Delisted 2013 MOC13-126 You can find the amended schedules at Referring Practitioner Schedules and a summary of Referring Practitioner Ministerial Orders and administrative updates. If you have questions about these amendments or any other billing issues, don’t hesitate to reach out to our support team. This article offers general information only and is not intended as legal, financial or other professional advice. A professional advisor should be consulted regarding your specific situation. While information presented is believed to be factual and current, its accuracy is not guaranteed and it should not be regarded as a complete analysis of the subjects discussed. All expressions of opinion reflect the judgment of the author(s) as of the date of publication and are subject to change. No endorsement of any third parties or their advice, opinions, information, products or services is expressly given or implied by RBC Ventures Inc. or its affiliates. Related posts: Business Cost Premium covers MSP Fees for BC Doctors New MSP Service Location Codes Modifications for MSP Claims Solutions Designed For The Unique Needs Of Your Practice Get a $150 Credit when you sign up for Dr.Bill*. No credit card required. Terms & conditions apply Learn More
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