What is OHIP billing code J188?

J188 is "Transcranial doppler - follow-up study", an OHIP Diagnostic Ultrasound code from the Ontario Schedule of Benefits (Physician Services).

How do I bill J188 to OHIP?

J188 is submitted through OHIP's MCEDT claims system, either directly or via billing software. SnapBill validates J188 claims against the Schedule of Benefits rules before submission.

What codes are related to J188?

Codes related to J188 in the Schedule of Benefits include J186, J187, J189.

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J188

J188 – Transcranial doppler - follow-up study

OHIP Diagnostic Ultrasound Code — DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND · Schedule of Benefits

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This service is for the professional component ('P') of a follow-up transcranial doppler assessment of the intracranial circulation. The study must last for at least 50 minutes. It is only payable as a follow-up when rendered within 4 weeks of a J186 (assessment with power mode doppler) or J187 (prolonged study). As per , the start and end times must be recorded in the patient's medical record.

Referral requiredFrom: Physician, NursePractitioner, Midwife, OralMaxillofacialSurgeon

The physician must record on the patient's permanent medical record or chart the time when the insured service started and ended.

Usage limits

OR([1, "day", "per_patient_per_physician", "Only one of J186, J187 or J188 are payable same patient, same physician, same day."], [1, "day", "per_patient", "Not eligible for payment with J189 on the same day."])

J186 J187 J189

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