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A735
A735 – Diagnostic consultation
OHIP Consultations and Visits Code — CONSULTATIONS AND VISITS · Schedule of Benefits
A diagnostic nuclear medicine consultation is a service rendered by a specialist in nuclear medicine in one of two specific scenarios: (a) when nuclear medicine studies from one institution or facility are referred to a specialist in a different institution or facility for a written opinion; or (b) when a nuclear medicine specialist is required to make a special visit during evenings, nights, weekends, or holidays to consult on the advisability of performing a nuclear medicine procedure that is ultimately not performed.
Referral requiredFrom: Physician, NursePractitioner, DentalSurgeon
For scenario (a) (referral for opinion): The service must include the specific elements of the Nuclear Medicine professional component as defined on page B1.
For scenario (b) (special visit for procedure not done): The service must satisfy all the elements of a consultation as defined on page , including a written request and a written report to the referring provider.
A copy of the written request for the consultation, signed by the referring physician, nurse practitioner or dental surgeon must be kept in the consulting physician’s medical record, except in the case of a consultation which occurs in a hospital, long-term care institution or multi-specialty clinic where common medical records are maintained. In such cases, the written request may be contained on the common medical record.
The request identifies the consultant by name and/or the specialty being consulted, the referring physician, nurse practitioner or dental surgeon by name and billing number, and identifies the patient by name and health number.
The written request sets out the information relevant to the referral and specifies the service(s) required.
Specialist Fee: $80.90.
Eligible for age-based fee premiums (10% to 30%) for patients under 16 years of age as per .
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