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G213A — Physical Urticaria Challenges

Physical urticaria challenges

Bill G213 for physical urticaria challenge testing when at least 3 of the listed challenge types are done.

Watch for: Not payable when fewer than 3 of the listed challenges are performed.

Code

G213A

Description

Physical Urticaria Challenges

FHO+ basket

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

Effective date

Apr 1, 2025

Termination date

No end date

Explanation

Updated October 26, 2026

Physical urticaria challenges, billed when at least 3 of the listed challenge types are done.

What it covers

G213 covers physical urticaria challenges and must include at least 3 of: dermographic challenge with a 100, 250 or 500 g needle (immediate and delayed responses); pressure challenge with a 15 lb weight; ice cube cold challenge; cholinergic exercise challenge on treadmill or bicycle to a pulse of 120 or more with profuse sweating; vibration effect of light and water; histamine or methacholine (J5).

Billing rules

• Payable only when at least 3 of the listed challenges are performed (J5).
• Payable in addition to a consultation or assessment (J3).
• Not marked (+), so the G700 sole-visit premium does not apply (J3, J5).

Often billed with

• A consultation, such as A265 (Paediatrics) or A625 (Clinical Immunology), the same day (J3).
• G197 and G209 skin testing when also done (J5).

Related codes: G197, G209, G208, A265, A625

Source: Schedule of Benefits (July 1, 2026), Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures, Allergy, Physical urticaria challenges, page J5; section preamble J3

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