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J886
J886 – CSF circulation - via shunt puncture
OHIP Nuclear Medicine - IN VIVO Code — NUCLEAR MEDICINE - IN VIVO · Schedule of Benefits
J886 is a nuclear medicine diagnostic procedure for assessing cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) circulation. This specific service involves the introduction of the radiopharmaceutical via a shunt puncture. It is listed under the 'CSF circulation' group alongside J857 and J885. The service is divided into two billable components with separate fees as listed on page :
• Technical Component (H): Fee for the use of equipment, supplies, and technical staff. This component is only payable when rendered in a hospital.
• Professional Component (P): Fee for the physician's work in interpreting the scan and providing a report.
Referral requiredFrom: Physician, NursePractitioner, OralMaxillofacialSurgeon
As per , all insured services must be documented in appropriate records to establish that an insured service was provided, the service for which the account is submitted is the service that was rendered, and the service was medically necessary.
The physician submitting a claim for the technical component (H) must have the necessary training and experience and maintain documentation describing the process for quality assurance monitoring in accordance with professional standards, as per .
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