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J879
J879 – LeVeen shunt patency
OHIP Nuclear Medicine - IN VIVO Code — NUCLEAR MEDICINE - IN VIVO · Schedule of Benefits
J879 is a nuclear medicine diagnostic procedure for assessing LeVeen shunt patency. The service is comprised of two components which are billed separately:
• Technical Component (H fee): Claimed using J879B.
• Professional Component (P fee): Claimed using J879C.
As per (), the claim for the technical component should be submitted using the fee schedule code with the suffix B and the claim for the professional component should be submitted using the fee schedule code with a suffix C. The technical component fee is intended for the hospital or facility, while the professional component fee is for the physician's interpretation and report.
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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