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G651
G651 – Continuous ECG monitoring - technical component - 12 to 35 hours recording
OHIP Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures Code — DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits
This is the technical component (recording) for a Level 1 Continuous ECG Monitoring service (e.g., Holter) for a duration of 12 to 35 hours. A Level 1 service requires a device meeting specific criteria as outlined on page of the Schedule:
• Device Capability: Must be capable of recording three or more simultaneous channels and acquiring a continuous ambulatory electrocardiographic recording of all beats using three or more skin electrodes.
• Analysis and Review: The device must have the ability to analyze and manually review all parts of the recording, and to produce graphical and quantitative reports of relevant parameters and diagnostic quality tracings for visual review, including post-hoc review of any portion of the recording to enable diagnostic rhythm analysis.
• Patient Diary: Must include a patient diary and event marker capability to enable symptom-rhythm correlation.
• Duration: A minimum of 12 hours of monitoring is required for this service category.
Referral requiredFrom: Physician, NursePractitioner
The physician submitting a claim for the technical component is responsible for the complete quality assurance process for all elements of the technical component of the service, including data acquisition, reporting, and record keeping. The physician must be able to demonstrate the above upon request by the MOH.
Usage limits
[1, "per_recording", "per_patient", "Maximum one technical recording component per patient, per recording."]
Maximum one professional component, one technical recording component and one technical scanning component per patient, per recording.
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