J029

J029 – Vasogram

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

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Vasogram. This service is a clinical procedure listed under the 'Clinical Procedures associated with Diagnostic Radiological Examinations' section of the Schedule. The fee for this procedure includes all common and specific elements of insured services as defined in the General Preamble. Anaesthesia for this procedure has a base value of 6 units. Assistance at surgery is not listed with basic units, but per , may be eligible for payment as M400B upon authorization by a medical consultant.

When to Use

Use J029 for the clinical procedure of a vasogram when performed as a distinct diagnostic radiological procedure.
Use this code when documenting the clinical component of the vasogram, ensuring it is distinct from any separate surgical intervention or unrelated diagnostic imaging.

Common Pitfalls

Billing J029 in conjunction with other surgical procedures without clear documentation of the separate clinical nature of the vasogram often leads to rejection.
Failure to obtain prior authorization from a medical consultant when billing M400B for assistance at surgery will result in an automatic denial of the assistant's claim.

Billing Tips

Ensure the procedure start time is accurately recorded to correctly apply after-hours premiums like E409 or E410, as these are non-elective procedure premiums that significantly increase the fee.
When claiming assistance at surgery via M400B, ensure the surgeon provides a formal letter justifying the necessity of the assistant to satisfy the requirements of GP85.

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Provider Fee$105.80

Anaesthetist Fee$95.76

Non-Anaesthetist Fee$95.76

Effective: April 1, 2026

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Since Oct 2005, this fee has increased 81.3% vs 52.9% CPI inflation

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