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J290
J290 – Spinal sonography
OHIP Diagnostic Ultrasound Code — DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND · Schedule of Benefits
Spinal sonography is a diagnostic ultrasound imaging service. The amount payable for J290 is for the professional component ('P' fee) only, which includes the physician's interpretation of the images and the creation of a written report. According to the rules for diagnostic services in the General Preamble (), this professional service must be rendered personally by the physician. The service is insured when referred by a physician, a nurse practitioner, or an oral and maxillofacial surgeon under specific conditions ().
Referral requiredFrom: Physician, NursePractitioner, OralMaxillofacialSurgeon
All insured services must be documented in appropriate records to establish that an insured service was provided, the service for which the account is submitted is the service that was rendered, and the service was medically necessary.
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