What is OHIP billing code J168?

J168 is "Nuchal translucency for Prenatal Genetic Screening", an OHIP Diagnostic Ultrasound code from the Ontario Schedule of Benefits (Physician Services).

How do I bill J168 to OHIP?

J168 is submitted through OHIP's MCEDT claims system, either directly or via billing software. SnapBill validates J168 claims against the Schedule of Benefits rules before submission.

What codes are related to J168?

Codes related to J168 in the Schedule of Benefits include J169.

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J168

J168 – Nuchal translucency for Prenatal Genetic Screening

OHIP Diagnostic Ultrasound Code — DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND · Schedule of Benefits

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A limited ultrasound examination to measure nuchal translucency for Prenatal Genetic Screening. This service is limited to a maximum of one per pregnancy. For multiple gestations, J169 can be added for each additional fetus.

Referral requiredFrom: Physician, NursePractitioner, Midwife

Sex

Female

J169

This service has a technical component (H) fee and a professional component (P) fee. The technical component is payable only when the service is rendered in a hospital or a licensed Independent Health Facility.

The technical component of a diagnostic service listed in the column headed with an "H" and rendered outside of a hospital is not eligible for payment under the Health Insurance Act. See .

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