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J182
J182 – Extremities - per limb (excluding vascular study)
OHIP Diagnostic Ultrasound Code — DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND · Schedule of Benefits
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A diagnostic ultrasound of an extremity, such as an arm or leg, billed on a per-limb basis. This service explicitly excludes vascular studies.
Payment Components:
• The total fee for J182 is split into a technical component (H) and a professional component (P). The fees listed on the schedule are H: $25.50, P: $14.95. Note: The provided master fee record does not reflect these component fees.
Payment Rules & Restrictions:
• Technical Component (H): As per , the technical component is only payable when rendered in a hospital (e.g., out-patient department) or an ICHSC (). It is not payable for hospital in-patients or if the patient is admitted within 24 hours of the scan for the same condition.
• The physician claiming the technical component must have the necessary training and maintain quality assurance documentation ().
• Referral: This service may be referred by a physician or a nurse practitioner as per .
Referral requiredFrom: Physician, NursePractitioner
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In accordance with , the physician submitting a claim for the technical component is responsible for the complete quality assurance process and must maintain documentation that describes the process by which the physician monitors quality assurance in accordance with professional standards.
Usage limits
OR([1, "per_anatomical_site", "per_patient", "Payable per limb"])
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