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J066
J066 – Renal angioplasty
OHIP Cardio-Thoracic Surgery Code — CLINICAL PROCEDURES ASSOCIATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGICAL EXAMINATIONS · Schedule of Benefits
Renal angioplasty is a clinical procedure associated with diagnostic radiological examinations, performed via catheterization. This procedure is eligible for various premiums, including for after-hours services and trauma care, under specific conditions.
When to Use
- Use J066 for percutaneous transluminal renal angioplasty performed to treat renal artery stenosis.
- Use this code when the procedure is performed via catheterization as part of a diagnostic radiological intervention.
Common Pitfalls
- Billing J066 in conjunction with E420 (Trauma Premium) while also attempting to claim after-hours premiums; these are mutually exclusive.
- Failing to document the non-elective nature of the procedure when claiming E409 or E410, which leads to automatic rejections for elective cases.
- Confusing J066 with diagnostic-only codes like J021 or J022; J066 is specifically for the therapeutic angioplasty intervention.
Billing Tips
- Ensure the start time of the procedure is clearly documented to support the eligibility for E409 or E410 premiums.
- If the procedure is elective but delayed by an intervening surgical emergency, explicitly note the emergency case details in the chart to justify the after-hours premium.
Provider Fee$773.25
Anaesthetist Fee$95.76
Non-Anaesthetist Fee$95.76
Effective: April 1, 2026
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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