A physician enrolled in the LFP Payment Model submits a referral to MSP by the same processes used in fee-for-service.  The referring physician either completes the “Referred to” field in a provided service claim (patient interaction code) or submits a 03333 if there is no associated service claim. The referral is required in order for the consultant to bill the consultation. More information can be found in the clarifications information created by the Consultation Working Group. For full information about consultation-referrals, click here ..read more

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Did you know each BC Family Doctors physician member can register one MOA or office staff? At BC Family Doctors, we recognize the importance of providing our billing support and resources to not just physicians, but to the medical office assistants and office staff who play a major role in the smooth delivery of services at your clinic. MOAs can access our LFP Payment Model webpage for continually updated information about the new Longitudinal Family Physician (LFP) Payment Model. We are also creating and updating clear, plain-language information to support your needs, including: A new Simpl ..read more

Family doctors are being invited to attend the BC Rural Health Conference. Date: June 2–4, 2023 Location: Whistler, BC, at the Westin Resort and Spa The conference offers rural physicians, residents and medical students more than 50 interactive plenary and breakout sessions on current and emerging rural medicine trends, and activities to network with rural peers. Sign up for pre- and in-conference workshops on: The CARE Course Goes WILDE, CASTED: Emergency, Suturing, Minor Skin Procedures, IUD and Contraceptive Implants, Handheld Ultrasound, Airway Management, and more. Free childcare is avail ..read more

British Columbia is the first province in Canada to make prescription birth control free to its residents. Starting April 1, 2023, PharmaCare will cover the full cost of many prescription contraceptives.  These include: Oral contraceptives Hormonal IUDs Copper IUDs Hormone implants Hormone injections Emergency oral contraceptives (“morning-after pill”) Coverage is for the contraceptive products, regardless of the clinical reasons for the prescription (e.g. prevention of osteoporosis). Products must be dispensed in a pharmacy for coverage as all products need to be entered in PharmaNet ..read more

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Special Authority Forms Plan G Application Palliative care Benefits Program Application Biosimilars Initiative forms Incapability Assessment Report Form  BC Mental Health Act forms Persons with Disabilities Designation Application Medical Report – Persons with Persistent Multiple Barriers Medical Report – Employability Medical Report – Child Monthly Nutritional Supplement Application Adoption reports Note: The MSP-payable form fee is not payable for physicians enrolled in the LFP Payment Model. What are some examples of forms that are NOT payable under the LFP Payment Model ..read more

The Vandenbos procedure (also known as nail edge excision) is now billable under 13633 Wedge excision or Vandenbos procedure of one nail – operation only. This is effective for dates of service on or after Feb 13, 2023. If you have previously billed for this another way, you should now bill using 13633 ..read more

Doctors of BC is seeking representatives to help support the newly formed Community Physician Health and Safety Oversight Working Group. In order to help support community-based physicians in creating and maintaining safer offices, the group needs two physician representatives: 1 Family Physician  1 Community-based Specialist This work is being facilitated through the Memorandum of Agreement on Physical and Psychological Health and Safety that was negotiated as part of the 2022 PMA and is supported by SWITCH BC. For more information and access to the online nomination form, click here ..read more

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