What is OHIP billing code J002?

J002 is "Bronchogram - unilateral", an OHIP Cardio-Thoracic Surgery code from the Ontario Schedule of Benefits (Physician Services).

How much does J002 pay?

The current OHIP fee for J002 is $27.00, effective 2025-04-01, per the Ontario Schedule of Benefits.

How do I bill J002 to OHIP?

J002 is submitted through OHIP's MCEDT claims system, either directly or via billing software. SnapBill validates J002 claims against the Schedule of Benefits rules before submission.

What codes are related to J002?

Codes related to J002 in the Schedule of Benefits include J043.

All codes

J002

J002 – Bronchogram - unilateral

OHIP Cardio-Thoracic Surgery Code — CLINICAL PROCEDURES ASSOCIATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGICAL EXAMINATIONS · Schedule of Benefits

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J002 is for a unilateral bronchogram. This service is listed within the 'Miscellaneous Procedures' subsection of the 'Clinical Procedures Associated with Diagnostic Radiological Examinations' section of the Schedule of Benefits.

When to Use

Use J002 specifically for a unilateral bronchogram procedure performed in a clinical or diagnostic radiology setting.
Use J002 when the procedure is limited to one side, distinguishing it from bilateral procedures or more complex diagnostic imaging interventions.

Common Pitfalls

Billing J002 without a valid referral from a physician, nurse practitioner, or oral maxillofacial surgeon, which is a mandatory requirement for this clinical procedure.
Attempting to bill J002 in conjunction with other special visit premiums (such as C102-C110) for the same patient encounter, which is prohibited by the Schedule of Benefits.

Billing Tips

Ensure that if the procedure is performed on a patient under 16 years of age, you verify the eligibility for age-based premiums to maximize the claim value.
If performing this as a non-elective procedure in an acute care hospital setting during after-hours, ensure you select the correct premium (E409, E410, E412, or E413) based on your provider role and the specific time of day.

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Provider Fee$27.00

Anaesthetist Fee$92.94

Non-Anaesthetist Fee$92.94

Effective: April 1, 2025

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