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A608A — Cardiology partial assessment

Cardiology partial assessment

Bill A608 for a limited cardiology visit: history of the presenting complaint, the needed exam, advice and a record.

Watch for: Add E088 for an established, documented diagnosis of congestive heart failure, seen in the office or out-patient clinic.

Code

A608A

Description

Cardiology partial assessment

FHO+ basket

Not in the FHO+ base rate basket (Schedule 2 or 2B).

Effective date

Apr 1, 2026

Termination date

No end date

Explanation

Updated October 26, 2026

Partial assessment by a cardiologist: history of the presenting complaint, the needed exam, advice and a record.

What it covers

A partial assessment is a limited service: a history of the presenting complaint, the necessary physical exam, advice to the patient and an appropriate record (GP25).

A608 is listed under Cardiology (60) (A79).

Billing rules

• Add E088 when the patient has an established, documented diagnosis of congestive heart failure and you see them in the office or a hospital out-patient clinic (not ED, in-patient or LTC) (A79).
• Detention (K001) can start only after 30 minutes (GP30).
• Can be done by video or phone as comprehensive virtual care when you have an existing relationship with the patient (Appendix J AJ1).

Often billed with

• E088 congestive heart failure premium (A79).

Common rejections

• AT3: Billed as virtual care (K300A/K301A) without an existing patient-physician relationship (A66).

Related codes: A604, A603, A601, E088, A675

Source: Schedule of Benefits (July 1, 2026), Consultations and Visits, Cardiology (60), page A79; definition GP25.

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