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J833
J833 – Salivary gland scintigraphy
OHIP Nuclear Medicine - IN VIVO Code — NUCLEAR MEDICINE - IN VIVO · Schedule of Benefits
Salivary gland scintigraphy is a diagnostic nuclear medicine procedure, listed under the Gastrointestinal System section, used to assess the function of the salivary glands. As per the Schedule of Benefits, this service is comprised of two components which are claimed separately: a technical component (H fee) and a professional component (P fee) for interpretation. The technical component is only payable for services rendered in a hospital.
Referral requiredFrom: Physician, NursePractitioner, OralMaxillofacialSurgeon
The medical record must establish that the service was provided, is the service that was submitted for payment, and was medically necessary.
For the technical component, the physician must maintain documentation describing the process by which quality assurance is monitored in accordance with professional standards.
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