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J887
J887 – Ventilation lung scintigraphy
OHIP Nuclear Medicine - IN VIVO Code — NUCLEAR MEDICINE - IN VIVO · Schedule of Benefits
Ventilation lung scintigraphy is a diagnostic nuclear medicine imaging procedure. The amount payable is separated into a technical component (H fee) and a professional component (P fee). The technical component covers the provision of premises, equipment, supplies, personnel, administration of the radiopharmaceutical, and image acquisition (, ). The professional component covers the interpretation of the images and the provision of a report (). This procedure is often performed with perfusion lung scintigraphy (J859) to evaluate for pulmonary embolism. If both perfusion and ventilation scintigraphy are performed on the same day, J860 must be claimed instead (``).
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.
The physician must have the necessary training and experience to personally render the technical component of the service.
The physician must maintain documentation that describes the process by which the physician monitors quality assurance in accordance with professional standards.
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