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J850
J850 – Bone scintigraphy - general survey
OHIP Nuclear Medicine - IN VIVO Code — NUCLEAR MEDICINE - IN VIVO · Schedule of Benefits
A general survey bone scintigraphy, which is a diagnostic test in nuclear medicine that uses a small amount of radioactive material to create images of the bones. It is used to identify conditions such as fractures, infections, or cancer. The fee for this service is divided into a professional component (P) and a technical component (H). Per the notes on page of the Schedule, J850 and J851 cannot be billed together. Additionally, J804 may be claimed in addition to J850 for a blood pool study.
Referral requiredFrom: Physician, NursePractitioner, 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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