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J875
J875 – Calcium absorption/excretion
OHIP Cardio-Thoracic Surgery Code — NUCLEAR MEDICINE - IN VIVO · Schedule of Benefits
J875 is a diagnostic nuclear medicine service that involves the administration of Calcium-47 (Ca⁴⁷) to assess its absorption and excretion rates. This test is used in the evaluation of gastrointestinal calcium metabolism. This service has both a professional component (P fee), representing the physician's interpretation, and a technical component (H fee), for the performance of the test itself.
When to Use
- Use J875 when performing a formal diagnostic assessment of gastrointestinal calcium metabolism using Calcium-47 tracer administration.
- Select this code specifically for nuclear medicine studies requiring quantitative analysis of calcium absorption and excretion rates, distinct from standard bone density scans.
Common Pitfalls
- Failure to append the correct suffix (B for technical component, C for professional component) will result in automatic claim rejection.
- Billing J875 without a valid, documented referral from a physician or oral maxillofacial surgeon is a common audit trigger for nuclear medicine services.
- Attempting to bill J875 alongside other diagnostic imaging codes without clear clinical justification for separate procedures may lead to claim review.
Billing Tips
- Ensure the professional interpretation (suffix C) and technical performance (suffix B) are submitted as separate line items to capture both components of the service fee.
Provider Fee$0.00
Surgical Assistant Fee$267.30
Non-Anaesthetist Fee$31.00
Effective: April 1, 2025
Category
B. Nuclear Medicine - IN VIVO
Subcategory
NUCLEAR MEDICINE - IN VIVO
Service Type
Diagnostic
Code Classes
Nuclear Medicine - IN VIVO, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures
Referral RequiredFrom: Physician, OralMaxillofacialSurgeon
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