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Time-Based Assessment Code for COVID-19 Therapeutics(T10046)

Jul. 13, 2022
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In order to support the time it takes to assess patients and coordinate care for COVID-19 therapeutics, a new time-based temporary fee item has been added in BC.

The new code is effective as of July 1, 2022 and is billable by any family physician or specialist:

Fee Code Description Value
T10046 Assessment for COVID-19 therapeuticsPayable for patient care related to COVID-19 treatment, including patient assessment, prescribing of COVID-19 therapeutics, completion of relevant documentation and forms, and arranging for treatment $43.50Per 15 minutes or greater portion thereof
NOTES

  • Payable to a maximum of 60 minutes (4 units) per patient per day.
  • Care may be provided in-person or by telehealth.
  • Assessment start and end times must be entered in the billing claim and patient chart.
  • Payable in addition to any visit or consult fee on the same day if medically required, provided the visit does not take place during a time interval that overlaps. (Visit start and end times must be entered in the billing claim and patient chart.)
  • T10046 is billable even when the assessment determines the patient is not a candidate for COVID-19 therapeutics.

For more information, read the original news bulletin posted on Doctors of BC.

Questions About Billing With the New Code? 

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