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X177
X177 – Skin thickness measurement
OHIP Diagnostic Radiology Code — DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY · Schedule of Benefits
Skin thickness measurement is a diagnostic radiology procedure listed under 'Miscellaneous Examinations'. Payment for this service is split into a professional component ('P', payable at $9.20) and a technical component ('H', payable at $15.60). As per , claims for the professional component should be submitted using suffix 'C', and claims for the technical component using suffix 'B'. The technical component is subject to specific payment rules when performed in a hospital setting.
Referral requiredFrom: Physician, NursePractitioner, OralMaxillofacialSurgeon
All insured services must be documented in appropriate records that establish: 1. an insured service was provided; 2. the service for which the account is submitted is the service that was rendered; and 3. the service was medically necessary.
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