What is OHIP billing code J027?

J027 is "Peripheral arteriogram - direct puncture", an OHIP Cardio-Thoracic Surgery code from the Ontario Schedule of Benefits (Physician Services).

How much does J027 pay?

The current OHIP fee for J027 is $76.55, effective 2025-04-01, per the Ontario Schedule of Benefits.

How do I bill J027 to OHIP?

J027 is submitted through OHIP's MCEDT claims system, either directly or via billing software. SnapBill validates J027 claims against the Schedule of Benefits rules before submission.

What codes are related to J027?

Codes related to J027 in the Schedule of Benefits include J026, J033, J034, J032, J040, J047, J023, J035.

All codes

J027

J027 – Peripheral arteriogram - direct puncture

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

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J027 is for a peripheral arteriogram performed by direct puncture. It is classified under Clinical Procedures Associated with Diagnostic Radiological Examinations, specifically under Angiography. The service includes the direct puncture and the subsequent arteriogram.

When to Use

Use J027 for a diagnostic peripheral arteriogram performed via direct percutaneous puncture of the vessel.
Select J027 when the procedure is limited to the direct puncture and imaging of a peripheral vessel, distinguishing it from more complex catheter-based angiographic procedures like J034 or J040.

Common Pitfalls

Billing J027 in conjunction with other surgical or diagnostic codes that include the peripheral arteriogram as an inherent component of the primary procedure.
Failing to document the direct puncture technique, which is a specific requirement for J027 compared to fluoroscopically guided catheter-based angiography.
Attempting to bill J027 alongside a consultation or assessment code on the same day without clear documentation of a separate, identifiable clinical reason for the assessment.

Billing Tips

Ensure that if the procedure is performed in an emergency setting, you append the appropriate Special Visit Premium (e.g., E412 or E413) to maximize the claim value.
Verify that the patient's age is accurately recorded to automatically trigger the applicable age-based premium, as J027 is a qualifying clinical procedure for these enhancements.

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Provider Fee$76.55

Anaesthetist Fee$92.94

Non-Anaesthetist Fee$92.94

Effective: April 1, 2025

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