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J306
J306 – Airways resistance by plethysmography or estimated using oesophageal catheter
OHIP Cardio-Thoracic Surgery Code — PULMONARY FUNCTION STUDIES · Schedule of Benefits
This is the professional component (P Fee) for J306, 'Airways resistance by plethysmography or estimated using oesophageal catheter'. Per , the professional component is claimed separately by submitting the fee schedule code with the suffix C. The professional component includes the interpretation of the results and providing a report.
When to Use
- Use J306C when you are the physician interpreting the complex plethysmography data and providing a formal written report for a patient referred for specialized airway resistance assessment.
- Select J306C specifically for the professional interpretation component when the technical procedure (J306) has been performed in a facility or laboratory setting.
Common Pitfalls
- Billing J306 without the 'C' suffix will result in a rejection, as the base code represents the technical component only.
- Attempting to bill J306C in conjunction with a standard office visit (A007) for the same patient on the same day is often flagged for audit if the interpretation is not clearly distinct from the clinical assessment.
Billing Tips
- Ensure the formal report generated for J306C is signed and dated, as this documentation is the primary evidence required to support the professional fee claim during an audit.
Provider Fee$0.00
Surgical Assistant Fee$17.10
Anaesthetist Fee$17.25
Non-Anaesthetist Fee$17.25
Effective: April 1, 2025
Category
H. Pulmonary Function Studies
Subcategory
PULMONARY FUNCTION STUDIES
Service Type
Diagnostic
Code Classes
Pulmonary Function Studies
Referral RequiredFrom: Physician, NursePractitioner, OralMaxillofacialSurgeon
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