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J859
J859 – Perfusion lung scintigraphy
OHIP Nuclear Medicine - IN VIVO Code — NUCLEAR MEDICINE - IN VIVO · Schedule of Benefits
Perfusion lung scintigraphy is an in-vivo nuclear medicine study of the respiratory system, used to assess blood flow within the pulmonary arteries. This service is comprised of a professional component (interpretation, claimed with suffix 'C') and a technical component (performing the scan, claimed with suffix 'B'). The technical component is subject to specific payment rules when rendered in a hospital setting (see ). When performed on the same day as a ventilation lung scintigraphy (J887), the combined service should be claimed using J860.
Referral requiredFrom: Physician, OralMaxillofacialSurgeon, NursePractitioner
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.
This service is composed of a technical component (H) and a professional component (P).
Claims for the professional component should be submitted with suffix 'C', and claims for the technical component with suffix 'B'.
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