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G917
G917 – Percutaneous diagnostic selective nerve root block with fluoroscopic guidance
OHIP Diagnostic & Therapeutic Procedures Code — DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits
Percutaneous diagnostic selective nerve root block with fluoroscopic guidance, with or without contrast – any number of sites.
When to Use
- Use G917 when performing a diagnostic selective nerve root block under fluoroscopic guidance to isolate the specific spinal level causing radicular pain.
- Select G917 instead of G910 or G911 when the procedure specifically targets the nerve root rather than a facet joint or epidural space.
Common Pitfalls
- Billing G917 multiple times for different spinal levels on the same day will result in rejection, as the code is inclusive of any number of sites.
- Exceeding the frequency limit of 1 service per week or 12 services per 12-month period will trigger automatic claim rejections.
- Attempting to bill G917 alongside counselling codes on the same day is prohibited and will lead to payment recovery.
Billing Tips
- Ensure the fluoroscopic guidance is clearly documented in the procedure note to justify the use of G917 over non-guided injection codes.
- If sedation is required for the procedure, bill E030C or E031C separately, provided the sedation is administered by a different physician.
Provider Fee$160.00
Effective: April 1, 2025
Category
J. Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures
Subcategory
DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES
Service Type
Procedure
Code Classes
Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures
G917 is limited to a maximum of 1 service per patient per week and a maximum of 12 services per patient per 12 month period.
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