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J030

J030Discogram - each additional disc

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

A discogram is a diagnostic procedure that involves injecting contrast dye into the intervertebral discs to evaluate their integrity. J030 is used for each additional disc examined after the first one, which is billed using J006.

When to Use

  • Use J030 for every disc level injected beyond the initial level, which is billed under J006.
  • Apply J030 when performing a multi-level discogram where the clinical necessity for evaluating additional discs is clearly documented.

Common Pitfalls

  • Billing J030 without a corresponding J006 on the same claim will result in an automatic rejection.
  • Over-billing the number of units for J030 relative to the actual number of additional discs injected is a common audit trigger for diagnostic imaging procedures.

Billing Tips

  • Ensure the number of units for J030 reflects the exact count of additional discs; for example, a three-level discogram should be billed as one J006 and two units of J030.
Provider Fee$54.05

Effective: April 1, 2025

Category

E. Clinical Procedures associated with Diagnostic Radiological Examinations

Subcategory

CLINICAL PROCEDURES ASSOCIATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGICAL EXAMINATIONS

Service Type

Procedure

Code Classes

Clinical Procedures associated with Diagnostic Radiological Examinations

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