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G166
G166 – Hydrogen breath test - professional component
OHIP Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures Code — DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits
This service is for the professional component of a hydrogen breath test, which includes the physician's interpretation of the results and the preparation of a report. It is typically billed in conjunction with the technical component, G167, which covers the actual performance of the test. The professional component fee includes the skill, time, and responsibility involved in interpreting the data obtained from the hydrogen breath test to provide a diagnosis or medical opinion. The 'professional component' is a class of service listed in the Schedule headed by a column listed “P” or with 'professional component' listed opposite the service. Additional information including the requirements for performing the professional component is found in the individual preambles to the applicable sections of the Schedule.
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