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X445
X445 – Repeat MRI sequence
OHIP Laboratory Code — MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING (MRI) · Schedule of Benefits
This service provides a repeat Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) study of the thorax. It is typically performed to gain additional views using another plane or a different pulse sequence, following an initial multislice sequence scan (e.g., X441). The service is subject to a maximum of three repeats.
When to Use
- Use X445 to bill for a repeat MRI sequence of the thorax when an additional plane or pulse sequence is required to clarify findings from the initial X441 scan.
- Apply this code when the clinical protocol necessitates a multi-sequence approach that exceeds the base scan provided in X441.
Common Pitfalls
- Exceeding the maximum limit of three repeats per patient encounter, which will result in automatic claim rejection.
- Billing X445 as a standalone service without an associated initial multislice sequence scan like X441, which is a prerequisite for the 'repeat' designation.
Billing Tips
- Ensure your documentation clearly specifies the necessity of the additional plane or pulse sequence to justify the repeat service beyond the base X441 scan.
Provider Fee$0.00
Non-Anaesthetist Fee$36.70
Effective: April 1, 2025
Category
F. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Subcategory
MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING (MRI)
Service Type
Diagnostic
Code Classes
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Referral RequiredFrom: Physician, NursePractitioner, OralMaxillofacialSurgeon
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