What is OHIP billing code J903?

J903 is "Application of hybrid tomography (SPECT/CT), add-on to J819 or J866", an OHIP Cardio-Thoracic Surgery code from the Ontario Schedule of Benefits (Physician Services).

How much does J903 pay?

The current OHIP fee for J903 is $0.00, effective 2026-04-01, per the Ontario Schedule of Benefits.

How do I bill J903 to OHIP?

J903 is submitted through OHIP's MCEDT claims system, either directly or via billing software. SnapBill validates J903 claims against the Schedule of Benefits rules before submission.

What codes are related to J903?

Codes related to J903 in the Schedule of Benefits include J819, J866.

All codes

J903

J903 – Application of hybrid tomography (SPECT/CT), add-on to J819 or J866

OHIP Cardio-Thoracic Surgery Code · Schedule of Benefits

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Application of hybrid tomography (SPECT/CT), as an add-on service to SPECT codes J819 or J866.

When to Use

Use J903 when performing a hybrid SPECT/CT scan where the CT component is utilized for attenuation correction or anatomical localization alongside a J866 general SPECT study.
Use J903 when billing for multiple organ SPECT studies (J819) that incorporate hybrid CT imaging, up to a maximum of three units per examination.

Common Pitfalls

Attempting to bill the professional component (suffix C) for J903, which is ineligible for payment as CT interpretation is bundled into the base SPECT service.
Claiming the 30% 'Y' prefix add-on for the SPECT study when J903 is billed, which is strictly prohibited under the Schedule of Benefits.
Exceeding the service limits of one unit for J866 or three units for J819, leading to automatic rejection of the J903 add-on.

Billing Tips

Ensure the technical component is submitted using suffix B to capture the $15.00 fee, while recognizing the professional component suffix C will result in a $0.00 payment.

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Provider Fee$0.00

Anaesthetist Fee$15.00

Non-Anaesthetist Fee$15.00

Effective: April 1, 2026

Service Type

Nuclear Medicine - IN VIVO

Code Classes

Diagnostic Procedure

Must be performed in conjunction with a SPECT examination (J819 or J866).

Professional and technical components must be claimed separately using suffixes B and C.

J819Application of tomography (SPECT) - multiple organs J866Application of tomography (SPECT) - general

The professional component (P) for J903 is $0.00 because the interpretation of a CT scan performed as a component of a Nuclear Medicine examination is not eligible for payment.

The technical component (H) fee is $15.00.

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