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G296
G296 – Dye dilution densitometry and/or thermal dilution studies
OHIP Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures Code — DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits
Dye dilution densitometry and/or thermal dilution studies. According to , the benefit for G296 covers all studies performed on the same day in a cardiac catheterization lab. It is listed under 'HAEMODYNAMIC/FLOW/METABOLIC STUDIES' within the Cardiac Catheterization section.
Referral requiredFrom: Physician, NursePractitioner, OralMaxillofacialSurgeon
All insured services must be documented in appropriate records that establish: 1. an insured service was provided; 2. the service for which the account is submitted is the service that was rendered; and 3. the service was medically necessary.
1. Cardiac catheterization procedures (`Z439` to G288) include insertion of catheter (including cutdown and repair of vessels if rendered), catheter placement, contrast injection, imaging and interpretation.
2. When more than one procedure is carried out at one sitting, the additional procedures are payable at 50% of the listed benefits. (`Z439` to G288, excluding G262 and G263).
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