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J838
J838 – GFR by blood sample method
OHIP Nuclear Medicine - IN VIVO Code — NUCLEAR MEDICINE - IN VIVO · Schedule of Benefits
Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) by blood sample method is a nuclear medicine diagnostic procedure. This service is comprised of two components listed in the Schedule of Benefits:
• Technical Component (H)
• Professional Component (P)
The professional component fee is for the physician's work in interpreting the results. The technical component fee covers the cost of the facility, equipment, and technical staff.
As per the general payment rules for diagnostic services on , the technical component ('H' fee) is not payable if rendered to a hospital in-patient or to an out-patient who is admitted to the same hospital within 24 hours for the same condition. The technical component is also not payable if rendered outside of a hospital.
Referral requiredFrom: Physician, OralMaxillofacialSurgeon
The physician submitting a claim for the technical component is responsible for the complete quality assurance process for all elements of the technical component of the service, including data acquisition, reporting, and record keeping. The physician must be able to demonstrate the above upon request by the MOH.
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