OHIP billing code for psychotherapy
The OHIP psychotherapy billing code is K007A, individual psychotherapy per half-hour unit.
| Code | What it is | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| K007A | GP Psychotherapy | $80.00 |
K007A: GP Psychotherapy
Individual psychotherapy by a family physician (or any specialty), billed per half-hour unit.
Billing rules
- Psychotherapy outside hospital is not payable the same day as a consultation or other assessment by you to the same patient unless the diagnoses are clearly different (GP55, A24).
- Not payable the same day as an obstetrical delivery by you for the same patient (GP56).
- Units are ½ hour or major part: 1 unit = at least 20 minutes, 2 units = 46, 3 units = 76, 4 units = 106, then every 30 minutes more (GP55).
- Count consecutive time in direct contact with the physician in person, excluding other separately billed services and chart work (GP54, GP55).
- Record start and stop times in the chart, or the service is not eligible for payment (GP7).
Common rejections
- EH2: The health card version code doesn't match OHIP's record; get the current version code and resubmit (EH2 guide).
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Questions
What is the OHIP billing code for psychotherapy?
The OHIP psychotherapy billing code is K007A, individual psychotherapy per half-hour unit.
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Updated October 26, 2026.