How much does G174 pay?

The current OHIP fee for G174 is $54.25, effective 2026-04-01, per the Ontario Schedule of Benefits.

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G174 is submitted through OHIP's MCEDT claims system, either directly or via billing software. SnapBill validates G174 claims against the Schedule of Benefits rules before submission.

What codes are related to G174?

Codes related to G174 in the Schedule of Benefits include G315, G319, G111, G112.

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G174

G174 – Dobutamine stress test - technical component

OHIP Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures Code — DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits

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This code represents the technical component of a Dobutamine stress test. A Dobutamine stress test uses medication to simulate the effects of exercise on the heart and is monitored via ECG. It is typically performed on patients unable to undergo a standard exercise stress test. Location-Specific Rules: • In-Hospital: When rendered in a hospital, this service is identified as G174A and the technical component is paid at 86.10% of the listed fee (see ). • Out-of-Hospital: The listing on page describes this service as 'technical component, when rendered outside of hospital'. Medical Necessity: This service is considered an uninsured service for routine annual stress tests in asymptomatic patients with a 10-year coronary heart disease risk of less than 10%. See Notes section for details.

G315 G319 G111 G112

1. The technical and professional fee components for maximal stress ECG are not eligible for payment in the routine preoperative preparation or screening of a patient for surgery where the patient will undergo a low risk procedure or has a low risk of perioperative cardiac complications, unless there is a clinical indication requiring a exercise stress test study other than solely for preoperative preparation of the patient.

2. G315, G319, G174, G111 and G112 are uninsured services for routine annual stress tests in asymptomatic patients where the patient's 10 year risk of coronary heart disease is less than 10% calculated by generally accepted methodology.

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