J069 – Percutaneous focal thermal ablation of solid tumours using CT or ultrasound guidance
OHIP Cardio-Thoracic Surgery Code — CLINICAL PROCEDURES ASSOCIATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGICAL EXAMINATIONS · Schedule of Benefits
Percutaneous focal thermal ablation of solid tumours using CT or ultrasound guidance. The fee for this service includes any image guidance performed by any physician. As per payment rules on page (), obtaining and interpreting any images in conjunction with J069 are not eligible for payment to any physician.
When to Use
- Use J069 for percutaneous thermal ablation of solid tumours when the procedure is performed under direct CT or ultrasound guidance.
- Select this code specifically for focal ablation procedures that meet the clinical criteria outlined in the Ontario Health/Cancer Care Ontario 2015 recommendations.
Common Pitfalls
- Do not bill separate diagnostic imaging codes for the guidance images, as the J069 fee is all-inclusive and covers all associated image guidance.
- Avoid billing after-hours procedure premiums like E409 or E410, as J069 is not an eligible procedure for these specific premiums.
- Ensure the procedure is not billed as an elective service if you are attempting to claim non-elective travel premiums, as these must meet strict acute care and urgency criteria.
Billing Tips
- If performing the procedure on an emergency basis in a hospital setting, verify eligibility for C102-C104 travel premiums or C105-C110 'person seen' premiums, provided the service is non-elective and meets the specific diagnostic specialist requirements.
Effective: April 1, 2026
E. Clinical Procedures associated with Diagnostic Radiological Examinations
CLINICAL PROCEDURES ASSOCIATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGICAL EXAMINATIONS
Procedure
Clinical Procedures associated with Diagnostic Radiological Examinations
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