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OHIP Billing: Common Rejection Codes Related to Referring Physicians and How to Avoid Them

When submitting claims to OHIP, one of the common areas of rejection pertains to errors with referring physician information. Understanding the most frequent rejection codes and implementing preventative measures can significantly improve claim approval rates. Below, we explain these codes, their causes, and how RexEMR minimizes such errors. Common Rejection…
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OHIP Rejection Code List

OHIP rejection codes are essential for identifying issues in submitted claims, as they provide specific reasons why a claim was denied or rejected. Each code corresponds to a unique problem, such as incorrect patient information, missing documentation, invalid billing codes, or service eligibility errors. Understanding the descriptions and explanations of…
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Common Patient-Related OHIP Rejection Codes

Ontario’s Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) rejection codes often stem from errors in health card details or mismatched patient information. For many clinics, these errors result in delayed payments and extra administrative work. RexEMR, through its advanced billing system RexBill, has analyzed historical billing records and rejection patterns across various physicians,…
How to Bill OHIP for a Newborn Patient: A Comprehensive Guide
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How to Bill OHIP for a Newborn Patient: A Comprehensive Guide

Billing OHIP (Ontario Health Insurance Plan) for newborn patients requires attention to specific procedures, as newborns may initially only have a pre-assigned health card number without a version code. This article outlines the entire process, step-by-step, to ensure accurate and efficient billing. Understanding Newborn Health Card Numbers Pre-Assigned Health Card…
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Understanding OHIP Cutoff and Payment Dates for 2025

The Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) operates with strict billing and payment cycles to ensure that physicians are reimbursed promptly for their services. For 2025, we provide a detailed breakdown of the billing cutoff dates, how these dates are determined, and the corresponding payment dates. OHIP Billing Cutoff Dates for…
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Streamlining Physician Billing with OHIP: The Process and the Role of RexEMR

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4__qvyWEBrY Billing under the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) is a crucial process for physicians in Ontario. Accurate and timely billing ensures physicians receive reimbursement for their services while adhering to the province’s regulations. Here, we outline the OHIP billing process, recent updates, and how RexEMR’s RexBill optimizes this system…
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Understanding and Categorizing OHIP Billing Rejection Codes

Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) billing can be a complex process, with various rejection codes indicating why claims fail to process successfully. Understanding these codes is essential for healthcare providers to address issues and improve their billing accuracy. Below, we categorize the most common OHIP billing rejection codes and provide…
AI in Healthcare
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The Threat of AI to Admin Staff in Healthcare: What’s the Real Deal?

With the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare, a pressing question arises: what happens to administrative staff? Specifically, in areas like medical coding and billing, the potential for AI-driven solutions to take over traditional tasks has sparked both concern and curiosity. The Rise of AI in Medical Billing…
Old Dog New Tricks
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You Can Teach an Old Dog New Tricks

Age is Just a Number: Adapting to Modern Technology Contrary to the old adage, seasoned professionals can absolutely learn new skills and embrace technological advancements. With tools like modern Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems, adapting doesn’t just simplify workflows—it enhances practice value and patient care. Change may seem daunting, but it's never too late to innovate and thrive in today’s dynamic healthcare landscape.