Q053 - Health Care Connect (HCC) Complex/Vulnerable Patient Billing Code

Q053 is payable at $350.00.  This code is applicable if you are a part of the Health Care Connect Program and accepting a patient, through the HCC program, deemed as being a complex and/or vulnerable patient.   You MUST be registered with the program PRIOR to claiming Q053.  For further  details on the HCC Program visit their website: http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/ms/healthcareconnect/pro/default.aspx

This fee code is applicable for the following Billing Models:

1. Family Health Network (FHN);

2. Family Health Organization (FHO);

3. Rural and Northern Physician Group Agreement (RNPGA);

4. Community Sponsored Agreement Blended Salary Model (BSM);

5. Group Health Centre (GHC);

6. St Joseph's Health Centre (SJHC);

7. South Eastern Academic Medical Organization (SEAMO); and

8. Weeneebayko Health Ahtuskaywin (WHA)

9. Comprehensive Care Model (CCM); and

10. Family Health Group (FHG).