What are the billing rules for P030A?

Maximum once per pregnancy (K10). Payable together with P023 oxytocin infusion (K10). When the same physician also renders a consultation or visit to the patient that day, cervical ripening is an insured service payable at nil (K10).

What is P030A often billed with?

P023 oxytocin infusion for induction or augmentation of labour (K10). A same-day consultation or visit by the same physician (for example P004, A003 or A933): P030 is then an insured service payable at nil (K10).

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P030A — Cervical Ripening (max 1 per pregnancy)

Q: What is OHIP billing code P030A?

Cervical ripening with topical, oral or mechanical agents, once per pregnancy. Pays nil if the same physician renders a consult or visit that day.

Cervical ripening

Bill P030 for cervical ripening with topical, oral or mechanical agents, once per pregnancy; it can be billed with P023 oxytocin infusion.

Watch for: If you also render a consultation or visit to the patient that day, P030 is paid at nil.

Provider	Specialist	Assistant	Anaesthetist	Non-anaesthetist
$58.60	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00

Code: P030A
Description: Cervical Ripening (max 1 per pregnancy)
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

Cervical ripening with topical, oral or mechanical agents, once per pregnancy. Pays nil if the same physician renders a consult or visit that day.

What it covers

P030 is cervical ripening using topical, oral or mechanical agents, under High Risk Pregnancies in the Obstetrics section (K10). The listing says it is payable in conjunction with P023 oxytocin infusion (K10).

It is marked #, with the specific elements of IOP surgical procedures, so premises, equipment and staff aren't included in the fee (K1).

Billing rules

Maximum once per pregnancy (K10).
Payable together with P023 oxytocin infusion (K10).
When the same physician also renders a consultation or visit to the patient that day, cervical ripening is an insured service payable at nil (K10).
Not payable on the same day as P001 by the same physician, which includes cervical ripening when rendered (K5).
FHO: P030A is on the list of codes Income Stabilization physicians may bill at full fee-for-service (Agreement p.99, §3.6).

Often billed with

P023 oxytocin infusion for induction or augmentation of labour (K10).
A same-day consultation or visit by the same physician (for example P004, A003 or A933): P030 is then an insured service payable at nil (K10).

Related codes: P023, P025, P001, P006, P009

Source: Schedule of Benefits (July 1, 2026), Obstetrics, High Risk Pregnancies, page K10 (preamble K1); FHO Agreement (April 2026) p.99

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