What is OHIP billing code J878?

J878 is "RBC scintigraphy", an OHIP Nuclear Medicine - IN VIVO code from the Ontario Schedule of Benefits (Physician Services).

How do I bill J878 to OHIP?

J878 is submitted through OHIP's MCEDT claims system, either directly or via billing software. SnapBill validates J878 claims against the Schedule of Benefits rules before submission.

What codes are related to J878?

Codes related to J878 in the Schedule of Benefits include J830, J874.

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J878

J878 – RBC scintigraphy

OHIP Nuclear Medicine - IN VIVO Code — NUCLEAR MEDICINE - IN VIVO · Schedule of Benefits

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J878 is RBC scintigraphy, listed under Miscellaneous in Nuclear Medicine - In Vivo. The listing has both a technical (H) and a professional (P) fee. Application of tomography (SPECT) may be added with J866, maximum one per nuclear medicine examination.

Referral requiredFrom: Physician, OralMaxillofacialSurgeon

The physician submitting a claim for the technical component must maintain documentation describing the process for monitoring quality assurance in accordance with professional standards. (Source: , )

J830 J874

The fee for this technical component ('H') is $143.20. (Source: )

Diagnostic procedures listed in the Nuclear Medicine section are insured when referred by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon under specific conditions. (Source: )

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