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J853
J853 – Gallium scintigraphy - single site
OHIP Nuclear Medicine - IN VIVO Code — NUCLEAR MEDICINE - IN VIVO · Schedule of Benefits
J853 is an in-vivo nuclear medicine diagnostic procedure for a single survey using gallium scintigraphy. The service is divided into a technical component ('H' fee) and a professional component ('P' fee). The technical component is payable only for services rendered in a hospital (). The professional component is for the physician's interpretation of the study ().
Referral requiredFrom: Physician, NursePractitioner, DentalSurgeon, 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 maintain documentation that describes the process by which the physician monitors quality assurance in accordance with professional standards.
The physician must be able to demonstrate the above upon request by the MOH.
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