The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care

ONTARIO le ministre de la Sant et des Soins de longue dure

Schedule of
Facility Fees
For Independent Health Facilities
Under the Independent Health Facilities Act

GENERAL PREAMBLE
1. Every licensee is responsible for ensuring that facility fees are charged to the Ministry,
and payment accepted, only in accordance with the Independent Health Facilities Act
(IHFA) and its regulations.
2. Facility fees shall be charged to the Ministry only in respect of a service rendered by a
physician for which an amount payable is prescribed by the regulations under the Health
Insurance Act (HIA), or a service prescribed as an insured service under the HIA
rendered by a practitioner within the meaning of that Act (i.e., OHIP-insured medically
necessary services provided to an insured person pursuant to a requisition.*)
3. Previous payment of a facility fee shall not be construed as approval of any particular
billing practice.
4. Each independent health facility (IHF) licence is issued with respect to a specified single
location or, in the case of mobile IHFs, with respect to specified multiple locations.
Licensees are not permitted to charge facility fees to the Ministry, or to receive payment,
in respect of services provided at locations other than the location(s) specified on the IHF
licence. The unique billing number issued by the Ministry to each IHF shall only be used
to charge facility fees to the Ministry for services provided at the location(s) specified on
the facility licence. Non-compliance may lead to recovery of funds, licensing action in
accordance with the IHFA, prosecution pursuant to the Provincial Offences Act, and/or
such other legal action may be appropriate in the circumstances.
5. Where a referring physician requests a single site imaging study (for example, one
breast, one limb), any additional imaging of a portion of the anatomy for comparison
purposes is not an insured service and shall not be charged to the ministry.
6. Where a referring physician requests a single site imaging study, any additional imaging
study is not an insured service and shall not be charged to the ministry unless the
additional study is medically necessary as requested by the radiologist or referring
physician and documented in the patients record.
7. Where a licensee provides breast ultrasound services, a scan of the axilla is an integral
part of the breast imaging exam. The licensee shall not charge any facility fees to the
ministry in connection with an additional insured service fee code such as J182/J482
(extremity ultrasound).
8. Where a referring physician requests mammography, the addition of ultrasound breast
imaging services shall not be charged to the ministry unless the additional study is
medically necessary as requested by the radiologist or referring physician and
documented in the patients record.
9. Licensees who submit professional fee billings to OHIP on behalf of interpreting
physicians who provide insured services at the licensed location are responsible for
ensuring that they submit professional fee P1 billings for payment only in respect of
services where the physician was physically present in the licensed location when the
imaging study or diagnostic test was provided.

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GENERAL PREAMBLE
10. Where a copy of an imaging study is requested for the purpose of continuing medical
care, the licensee shall not charge any person for costs of preparing a CD or other
imaging media. If a licensee charges a patient in such circumstances, the ministry will
reimburse the patient and recover the full amount from the licensee through set-off from
future billings, in addition to applying an administrative penalty of $50 per occurrence,
pursuant to the IHFA and regulations.

* written requisition means: a written requisition from a referring physician or a requisition from a
practitioner as may be permitted under the IHFA or the HIA and the regulations.

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PREAMBLE

SPECIFIC ELEMENTS
For Facility Fee Component (F fee)
A. Preparing the patient for the procedure.
B. Performing the diagnostic procedure(s).
C. Making arrangements for any appropriate follow-up care.
D. Providing records of the results of the procedure to the interpreting physician.
E. Discussion with, and providing information and advice to, the patient or patients representative,
whether by telephone or otherwise, on matters related to the service.
F. Preparing and transmitting a written, signed and dated interpretive report of the procedure to the
referring physician.
G. Providing premises, equipment, supplies and personnel for all specific elements of the facility fee
components.
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OTHER TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
1. Professional and facility fee components are claimed separately. Claims for the facility fee component
F are submitted using listed fee code with suffix B. Where the IHF is submitting professional fee claims
on behalf of the interpreting physician, claims for professional component P1 are submitted using first
listed fee code with suffix C (e.g. J802C), while claims for professional component P2 are submitted using
second listed fee code with suffix C (e.g. J602C).
[Licensees who submit professional fee billings to OHIP on behalf of interpreting physicians who
provide insured services at the licensed location are responsible for ensuring that they submit
professional fee P1 billings for payment only in respect of services where the physician was
physically present in the licensed location when the imaging study or diagnostic test was provided]
2. If examination of Brain, Lung, Liver or Spleen is limited to one view, the benefit (F fee) is to be reduced
by 50%.
3. Repeat studies on the same day may be claimed only after exercise or drug intervention.

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Code

CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM

J802/J602

Venography
- peripheral and superior vena cava

96.35

J804/J604
J867/J667

First Transit
- without blood pool images
- with blood pool images

16.10
57.30

J806/J606

Cardioangiography
- first pass for shunt detection, cardiac output and transit studies

95.10

J807/J607
J866/J666
J808/J608
J809/J609

Myocardial Perfusion Scintigraphy

- resting, immediate post stress
- application of SPECT (maximum one per examination)
- delayed
- application of SPECT (maximum two per examination)

J810/J610

Myocardial scintigraphy
- acute infarction, injury

J811/J611
J812/J612
J813/J613
J814/J614

Myocardial wall motion

- studies
- repeat same day (to a maximum of three repeats)
- studies with ejection fraction
- repeat same day (to a maximum of three repeats)

add
add

217.55
43.50
80.10
43.50

88.25

95.10
48.15
135.15
48.15

Note: J811/J611 and/or J812/J612 rendered in conjunction with J813/J613 and/or

J814/J614 are insured services payable at nil.
J815/J615

Detection of venous thrombosis using radioiodinated fibrinogen up to ten days

131.70

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

J816/J616
J868/J668
J869/J669

Adrenal scintigraphy
- with iodocholesterol
- with iodocholesterol and dexamethasone suppression
- with MIBG

385.90
451.30
555.35

J818/J618
J871/J671

Thyroid scintigraphy
- with Tc99m or I-131
- with I-123

64.15
103.10

J817/J617
J870/J670

Thyroid
- uptake
- repeat

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28.65
14.65

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Code

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM (continued)

J820/J620
J872/J672

Parathyroid scintigraphy
-dual isotope technique with T1201 and Tc99m Iodine
Metastatic survey with I-131

234.70
240.60

GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM

J821/J621
J823/J623

Schilling test
- single isotope
- dual isotope

J824/J624
J873/J673

Malabsorption test
14
- with C substrate
- with whole body counting

57.30
137.70

J825/J625
J874/J674
J829/J629

Gastrointestinal
- protein loss
51
- blood loss using Cr
- transit

82.45
61.90
103.10

J826/J626
J875/J675

Calcium absorption
45
- Ca
47
- Calcium absorption/excretion

61.90
253.10

J827/J627

44.65
48.15

Oesophageal motility studies one or more

J876/J676
J877/J677

Gastro-oesophageal
- reflux
- aspiration

J830/J630
J878/J678
J879/J679

Abdominal scintigraphy for gastrointestinal bleed

04
- Tc99m sulphur colloid or Tc
- labelled RBCs
- LeVeen shunt patency

J831/J631
J832/J632
J833/J633

118.90

56.70
40.15

Biliary scintigraphy
Liver/spleen scintigraphy
Salivary gland scintigraphy

87.00
143.20
66.30
114.50
80.10
96.25

GENITOURINARY SYSTEM
J834/J634

J835/J635
J880/J680

Dynamic renal imaging

96.25

Computer assessed renal function

- includes first transit
- repeat after pharmacological intervention

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131.70
44.85

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Code

GENITOURINARY SYSTEM (continued)

J836/J636
J837/J637
J838/J638
J839/J639

J840/J640

Static renal scintigraphy

ERPF by blood sample method
GFR by blood sample method
Cystography for vesicoureteric reflux
Testicular and scrotal scintigraphy
- includes first transit

33.25
40.15
40.15
120.55

82.45

HAEMATOPOIETIC SYSTEM
J841/J641
J843/J643
J847/J647
J848/J648
J849/J649

Plasma volume
Red cell volume
Ferrokinetics clearance, turnover, and utilization
Red cell, white cell or platelet survival
Red cell survival with serial surface counts

43.50
48.15
400.95
102.60
148.25

J881/J681
J882/J682

Bone marrow scintigraphy

- whole body
- single site

113.70
84.85

J883/J683
J884/J684

In-111 leukocyte scintigraphy

- whole body
- single site

364.30
320.80

MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM

J850/J650
J851/J651

Bone scintigraphy
- general survey
- single site

103.70
84.85

J852/J652
J853/J653

Gallium scintigraphy
- general survey
- single survey

177.55
123.70

J819/J619

Application of Tomography (SPECT)

- where each SPECT image represents a different organ or body area, to J852,
J652, maximum three images per examination
add

43.50

Note: J850/J650 and J851/J651 are not to be billed together. J804/J604 may be
claimed in addition to J850/J650 or J851/J651 for blood pool study.
NERVOUS SYSTEM

J857/J657
J885/J685

CSF circulation
- with Tc99m or I-131 HAS
- with In-111

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120.25
308.20

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Code

NERVOUS SYSTEM (continued)

J886/J686

- via shunt puncture

88.55

J858/J658

Brain scintigraphy

90.40

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
J859/J659
J887/J687
J860/J660

Perfusion lung scintigraphy

Ventilation lung scintigraphy
Perfusion and ventilation scintigraphy same day

85.90
107.70
171.85

MISCELLANEOUS
J861/J661
J862/J662
J864/J664
J865/J665

J866/J666

Radionuclide lymphangiogram
Ocular tumour localization
Tear duct scintigraphy
Total body counting

112.20
75.60
97.35
187.95

Application of Tomography (SPECT), other than to J808/J608 or J852/J652

- maximum one per Nuclear Medicine examination
add

43.50

SCINTIMAMMOGRAPHY
Scintimammography is not eligible for payment unless at least one of the following
conditions is met:
a. the patient has a dense breast(s) and one or both of the following risk factors:
i. a first degree relative with breast cancer diagnosed prior to age 50;
or
ii. a first degree relative with breast cancer diagnosed over age 50 and patient
is within 5 years of the age when the relative was diagnosed with breast
cancer.
b. architectural distortion of the breasts due to prior breast surgery, radiotherapy,
chemotherapy or the presence of breast prosthesis rendering mammography
interpretation difficult;
c. malignant breast lesion when mammography is unable to exclude multifocal
disease;
or
d. solitary lesion identified on mammography of greater than 1 cm

J863/J663

Scintimammography
- unilateral or bilateral

99.95

Note: For the purpose of this provision, dense breast(s) means (a) breast(s)
occupied by over 75% fibroglandular tissue as noted on mammography.

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PREAMBLE

SPECIFIC ELEMENTS
For Facility Fee Component (F fee)
A. Preparing the patient for the procedure.
B. Performing the diagnostic procedure or assisting in the performance of fluoroscopy.
C. Making arrangements for any appropriate follow-up care.
D. Providing records of the results of the procedure to the interpreting physician.
E. Discussion with, and providing information and advice to, the patient or patients representative,
whether by telephone or otherwise, on matters related to the service.
F. Preparing and transmitting a written, signed and dated interpretive report of the procedure to the
referring physician.
G. Providing premises, equipment, supplies and personnel for all specific elements of the technical
components.
PREAMBLE
OTHER TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
1. Professional and facility fee components are claimed separately. Claims for facility fee component F
are submitted using the listed fee code with suffix B.
2 If less than the minimum number of views are performed, reduce listed fees by 25%.
3. If insured diagnostic radiology procedures yield abnormal findings or if they would yield information
which in the opinion of the radiologist would be insufficient governed by the needs of the patient and the
requirements of the referring physician or practitioner, the radiologist may add further views and claim for
the additions which are to be noted in the report.
4. Where a referring physician requests a single site imaging study (for example, one breast, one
limb), any additional imaging of a portion of the anatomy for comparison purposes is not an insured
service and shall not be charged to the ministry.
5. A stereo pair is to be counted as two views.
6. No additional claim is warranted for the use of the image intensifier in diagnostic radiology.
7. Nasal bones or accessory nasal sinuses should not be routinely claimed in skull examination requests.

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8. Mandible X006 and Temporomandibular joints X007 are not both to be routinely claimed on the same
patient but only when specifically ordered.
9. Conventional films of the spine should not be routinely done and claimed for before myelography. The
necessity of having plain film studies of the spine prior to interpreting the myelographic studies is obvious.
It is not essential, however, that these be done at the institution where the myelogram was done. If they
have been done at an outside office, then it is a matter for the radiologist and the referring physician to
have the films available. If they cannot be made available to the radiologist, it is an acceptable practice for
him to do the required procedure of these areas and to claim for them so that they may be available for
interpretation along with the myelographic study.
10. Lumbar or lumbosacral spine X028 does not include the entire sacrum. An x-ray of the sacrum may
be carried out and claimed for only when specifically indicated.
11. Three or more views of the chest should not be done routinely and claimed when a chest examination
is requested.
12. Chest studies should not be routinely done and claimed in mammography cases.
13. Fluoroscopy claims should not be submitted for any examination performed by the radiologist where
fluoroscopy is generally regarded as an integral part of the examinations, e.g. examinations of the GI
tract, urinary tract, and special procedures.
14. Colon - air contrast may be claimed when performed according to generally accepted criteria. The
colon should be scrupulously prepared. Five to eight full size views of the abdomen should be obtained
after fluoroscopically controlled introduction of air and barium.
15. Oesophagus, stomach and duodenum - double contrast presupposes the introduction of gas, the use
of antifoam agent and a suitable barium mixture.
16. 'Pharynx and oesophagus - cine or videotape' (X106) should not be claimed routinely with X108 and
X109 but only when specifically indicated.
17. Abdomen and chest studies should not be routinely done and claimed in gastrointestinal
examinations.
18. Abdomen and/or pelvis should not be routinely claimed in lumbar spine examination requests.
19. A survey film of the abdomen is a single view. The ordering of additional films should be left to the
discretion of the radiologist who has the authority to determine what examination is adequate for a
specific patient. Obviously, if progress of a long tube is being followed, a survey film is sufficient. If,
however, an intestinal obstruction is being followed, a single film is usually inadequate.
20. No extra fee should be claimed for rapid sequence IVP.
21. Nephrotomography is covered by the listings for intravenous pyelogram and planigram.

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22. For the following surgical procedures, the technical fee components for chest x-ray, X090, X091,
X092 are only eligible for payment in the preoperative preparation of the patient when the referring
physician obtains prior authorization of payment from the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care and
demonstrates the medical necessity of the service:
a. cataract surgery;
b. colonoscopy;
c. cystoscopy;
d. carpal tunnel surgery; or
e. arthroscopic surgery.

[Commentary:
If there is an indication requiring a chest x-ray other than strictly for preoperative preparation for the
above surgical procedures, prior approval is not required and the technical fee may be claimed.]
23. Mammography or x-ray of the chest, ribs, arm, wrist, hand, leg, ankle or foot, rendered in an
Independent Health Facility or a hospital in-patient or out-patient department is insured in accordance
with the Health Insurance Act when referred by a registered nurse holding an extended certificate of
registration (RN(EC)).

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Code

HEAD AND NECK

X001
X009
X003

Skull
- four views
- five or more views

32.20
40.11

Sella turcica (when skull not examined)

16.05

X004

Facial bones
-three views

23.37

X005

Nose
- two views

16.05

X006
X012

Mandible
- three views (unilateral or bilateral)
- four or more views

23.37
32.20

X007

Temporomandibular joints four views including open and closed mouth views

23.37

X008

Sinuses
- three views

23.37

X010

Mastoids
- bilateral six views

30.85

X011

Internal auditory meati (when skull not examined)

23.37

Note: Dental x-rays of the teeth are not an insured benefit.

X016
X017
X018
X019

X020

Eye, for foreign body

Eye, for localization, additional
Optic foramina
Salivary gland region

15.99
16.48
18.15
14.81

Neck for soft tissues

- two views

14.81

SPINE AND PELVIS

X025
X202
X203

Cervical spine
- two or three views
- four or five views
- six or more views

27.89
35.97
43.45

X027
X204

Thoracic spine
- two views
- three or more

25.47
32.20

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Code

SPINE AND PELVIS (continued)

X028
X205
X206

Lumbar or lumbosacral spine

- two or three views
- four or five views
- six or more views

27.89
35.97
43.45

X033
X031

Entire spine (scoliosis series)

- four views
- orthoroentgenogram (3 foot film)
- single view
- two or more views

X034
X207

Sacrum and/or coccyx

- two views
- three or more views

25.79
33.44

X035
X208

Sacro-iliac joints
- three or more views
- four or more views

23.37
31.18

X032

X036
X037
X038

Pelvis and/or hip(s)

- one view
- two views (e.g. AP and frog view, both hips, or AP both hips plus lateral one hip)
- three or more views (e.g. pelvis and sacro-iliac joints, or AP both hips plus lateral
each hip)

57.67
23.37
31.98

16.05
29.88
34.35

UPPER EXTREMITIES

X045
X209

Clavicle
- two views
- three or more views

16.05
24.66

X046
X210

Acromioclavicular joints (bilateral) with or without weighted distraction

- two views
- three or more views

23.37
31.88

X047
X211

Sternoclavicular joints (bilateral)

- two or three views
- four or more views

19.33
27.57

X048
X212

Shoulder
- two views
- three or more views

19.33
27.57

X049
X213

Scapula
- two views
- three or more views

19.33
27.78

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Code

UPPER EXTREMITIES (continued)

X050
X214

Humerus including one joint

- two views
- three or more views

16.05
24.50

X051
X215
X216

Elbow
- two views
- three or four views
- five or more views

16.05
24.66
33.22

X052
X217

Forearm including one joint

- two views
- three or more views

16.05
24.66

X053
X218

Wrist
- two or three views
- four or more views

16.05
24.66

X054
X219

Hand
- two or three views
- four or more views

16.05
24.66

X055
X220

Wrist and hand

- two or three views
- four or more views

23.37
29.78

X056
X221

Finger or thumb
- two views
- three or more views

12.38
16.05

LOWER EXTREMITIES

X060

Hip (unilateral)
- two or more views

25.58

X063
X223

Femur including one joint

- two views
- three or more views

16.05
23.91

X065
X224
X225

Knee including patella

- two views
- three or four views
- five or more views

16.05
24.66
33.22

X066
X226

Tibia and fibula including one joint

- two views
- three or more views

16.05
24.66

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Code

LOWER EXTREMITIES (continued)

X067
X227

Ankle
- two or three views
- four or more views

16.05
24.66

X068
X228

Calcaneus
- two views
- three or more views

16.05
24.66

X069
X229

Foot
- two or three views
- four or more views

16.05
24.66

X072
X230

Toe
- two views
- three or more views

12.38
16.05

X064

Leg length studies (orthoroentgenogram)

23.37

SKELETAL SURVEYS

X057
X058

Skeletal survey for bone age

- single film
- two or more films or views

X080
X081

Other survey studies e.g. rheumatoid, metabolic or metastatic

- single view
- each additional film or view

16.05
23.37

8.02
8.02

CHEST AND ABDOMEN

X090
X091
X092

Chest
- single view
- two views
- three or more views

16.05
23.58
30.31

Note: Miniature chest film for survey purposes only is not an insured benefit.

X039

Ribs
- two or more view

19.33

X040

Sternum
- two or more view

19.33

X096

Thoracic inlet
- two or more view

16.05

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Code

CHEST AND ABDOMEN (continued)

X100
X101

Abdomen
- single view
- two or more views

16.05
24.55

GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT

X105

Palatopharyngeal analysis
- cine or videotape

31.77

X106

Pharynx and oesophagus

- cine or videotape

31.77

X107

X108
X104
X103
X110
X109

Oesophagus when X103, X104, X108 or X109 not claimed

Oesophagus, stomach and duodenum
- including survey film, if taken
- double contrast, including survey film, if taken
- double contrast, including survey film, if taken, and small bowel
Hypotonic duodenogram
Oesophagus, stomach and small bowel

28.75

49.86
52.23
65.64
42.38
63.64

X111

Small bowel only

- when only examination performed during patients visit

28.43

X112
X113

Colon
- barium enema including survey film, if taken
- air contrast, primary or secondary, including survey films, if taken

52.12
66.01

X114
X120

Gallbladder
- one or multiple day examinations
- one or multiple day examinations with preliminary plain film

32.25
42.86

X116
X123

T-tube cholangiogram
Operative pancreatogram or ERCP

23.37
23.37

GENITOURINARY TRACT
X129
X130
X137
X135
X131
X191
X138
X139

Retrograde pyelogram, unilateral or bilateral

Intravenous pyelogram including preliminary film
Cystogram (catheter)
Cystourethrogram, stress or voiding (catheter)
Cystourethrogram (non-catheter)
Intestinal conduit examination or nephrostogram
Percutaneous antegrade pyelogram
Percutaneous nephrostogram

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23.37
53.47
25.68
29.61
6.19
23.37
23.37
23.37

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Code

GENITOURINARY TRACT (continued)

X134
X136
X141

Retrograde urethrogram
Vasogram
Cavernosography

19.33
19.33
22.24

OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY

X147

Hysterosalpingogram

32.09

FLUOROSCOPY BY PHYSICIAN WITH OR WITHOUT SPOT FILMS

X195
X196
X197
X189

Chest
Skeleton
Abdomen
Fluoroscopic control of clinical procedures done by another physician per hour

9.96
9.96
9.96
7.86

SPECIAL EXAMINATIONS

X179
X180

X181
X182
X140

Abdominal, thoracic, cervical or cranial angiogram by catheterization

Using single films
- non-selective
- selective (per vessel, to a maximum of 4)
Using film changer, cine or multiformat camera
- non-selective
- selective (per vessel, to a maximum of 4)
- selective (5 or more vessels)

31.88
41.94

64.24
85.40
341.75

X160
X161

Carotid angiogram by direct puncture

- unilateral
- bilateral

52.66
84.64

X174
X175

Peripheral angiogram
- unilateral
- bilateral

32.09
42.38

X198
X199

X132
X133
X156
X200

Splenoportogram
Translumbar aortogram

63.64
63.64

Vertebral angiogram direct puncture or retrograde brachial injection

- unilateral
- bilateral
Arthrogram, tenogram or bursogram
- with fluoroscopy and complete positioning throughout by physician

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52.66
86.04
28.27
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DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY
Code

SPECIAL EXAMINATIONS (continued)

X158
X159
X122

Bronchogram
- unilateral
- bilateral
Cholangiogram, percutaneous trans-hepatic

31.18
41.35
31.77

BONE MINERAL DENSITY (BMD) MEASUREMENT

Dual-energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DXA) by axial technique only
Definition:
For the purpose of second and subsequent testing,
high risk patient means a patient;
1. at risk for accelerated bone loss (in the absence of other risk factors, patient age
is deemed not to place a patient at high risk for accelerated bone loss);
2. with osteopenia or osteoporosis on any previous BMD testing;
or
3. with bone loss in excess of 1% per year as demonstrated by previous BMD
testing.
low risk patient means a patient who is not a high risk patient
Definition/Required Elements of Service:
BMD measurement by DXA is an insured service only when all the following
conditions have been met:
1. the service is rendered for the prevention and management of osteoporosis or
osteopenia;
2. when more than one site is measured, the sites include both hip and spine and
where measurement of both hip and spine is not technically feasible the site
measured consists of either hip or spine.
[Commentary:
Measurement of hip and spine would be considered not technically feasible due to
prosthesis or deformity.]

X145
X146

Baseline Test
- one site
- two or more sites

46.14
59.44

X152
X153

Second test - low risk patient

- one site
- two or more sites

46.14
59.44

X142
X148

Subsequent test - low risk patient

- one site
- two or more sites

46.14
59.44

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BONE MINERAL DENSITY (BMD) MEASUREMENT (continued)

X149
X155

Subsequent test - high risk patient

- one site
- two or more sites
Payment rules:
1. Patients are limited to one baseline test (X145 or X146) in their lifetime.
2. Second test low risk patient (X152/X153) is limited to a maximum of one test
rendered not earlier than 36 months following the baseline test (X145/X146).
3. Subsequent test low risk patient (X142/X148) is not eligible for payment when
rendered earlier than 60 months following the second or any subsequent test.
4. Any combination of services described by X152 or X153 that were rendered to a
patient between July 1, 2007, and April 1, 2008, for which claims were
submitted and paid as insured services under the Health Insurance Act
constitutes, a second test low risk patient for the purpose of determining
service maximums for a second or subsequent test low risk patient, and is
deemed to have been rendered on July 1, 2010.
5. Any service described by X152 or X153 rendered between April 1, 2008, and
July 1, 2010, for which a claim was submitted and paid as an insured service
under the Health Insurance Act constitutes a subsequent test low risk patient
for the purpose of determining service maximums for second or subsequent test
low risk patient and is deemed to have been rendered on July 1, 2010.
6. Subsequent test - high risk patients (X149/X155) is limited to a maximum of one
test every 12 months unless the ordering physician obtains written prior
authorization from a medical consultant.
[Commentary:
Authorization will be dependent on the referring physician demonstrating that the
test is generally accepted as necessary for the patient under the circumstances.}
[Commentary:
1. Baseline, second test and subsequent tests should be ordered only in
accordance with current practice guidelines. In those situations where testing is
ordered on a particular patient for reasons that vary from the guidelines, the
ordering physician should ensure that the patients medical record sufficiently
explains the justification for the test in this particular case.
2. In the event a patient with a previous normal baseline test (X145/X146) or
second test (X152/X153) or normal subsequent test low risk patient
(X142/X148) meets any of the criteria listed for high risk patients as stated
above, the patient would be eligible for subsequent test high risk patient
services (X149/X155) subject to the restriction stated in payment rule #6.
3. The 2002 Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of
Osteoporosis in Canada (reviewed in 2006) can be found at
http://www.cmaj.ca/cgi/reprint/167/10_suppl/s1.pdf.
4. Individuals under age 65 without one major or two minor risk factors typically do
not benefit from BMD measurement.]

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Code

MISCELLANEOUS EXAMINATIONS
X163

X164
X167
X169
X170
X171
X192

Dacrocystogram

31.88

Discogram(s)
- one or more levels
Fistula or sinus
Laminogram, planigram, tomogram
Laryngogram
Lymphangiogram
Mammary ductography

31.18
23.15
42.97
31.18
52.77
26.98

Mammogram Signs or Symptoms

[Commentary: For individuals with identified signs or symptoms or follow-up of
established disease.]

X184
X185

Dedicated equipment
- unilateral
- bilateral

30.21
40.01

Mammogram No Signs or Symptoms

[Commentary: Where the sole reason for the request for a mammogram is for an
individual with identified risk factors in accordance with clinical practice guidelines]

X172
X178
X194
X201
X150
X193
X173
X190
X154
X176
X177
X166

Dedicated equipment
- unilateral
- bilateral

30.21
40.01

Additional coned views with or without magnification (limit of two per breast) per
film
Breast biopsy specimen x-ray, per specimen
Mechanical evaluation of knee
Microradioscopy of the hands
Myelogram spine and/or posterior fossa
Pantomography
Penis
Sialogram
Skin thickness measurement
Examination using portable machine in home add to first examination only

6.41
6.41
27.41
15.61
37.64
19.11
17.18
32.09
16.80
69.74

Note: X166 does not apply to the use of a portable machine in a hospital. Can only
be claimed once per day regardless of the number of people x-rayed in the same
home including nursing home.

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PREAMBLE
SPECIFIC ELEMENTS
For Facility Fee Component (F)
A. Preparing the patient for the procedure.
B. Performing the diagnostic procedure(s).
C. Making arrangements for any appropriate follow-up care.
D. Providing records of the results of the procedure to the interpreting physician.
E. Discussion with, and providing information and advice to, the patient or patients representative,
whether by telephone or otherwise, on matters related to the service.
F. Preparing and transmitting a written, signed and dated interpretative report of the procedure to the
referring physician.
G. Providing premises, equipment, supplies and personnel for all specific elements of the technical
components.

OTHER TERMS AND DEFINITIONS

1. Professional and facility fee components are claimed separately. Claims for the facility fee component
F are submitted using listed fee code with suffix B. Claims for professional component P1 are submitted
using first listed fee code with suffix C (e.g. J102C), while claims for professional component P2 are
submitted using second listed fee code with suffix C (e.g. J402C).
[Licensees who submit professional fee billings to OHIP on behalf of interpreting physicians who
provide insured services at the licensed location are responsible for ensuring that they submit
professional fee billings for payment only in respect of services where the physician was physically
present in the licensed location when the imaging study or diagnostic test was provided.]
2. A-Mode - implies a one-dimensional ultrasonic measurement procedure.
3. M-Mode - implies a one-dimensional ultrasonic measurement procedure with movement of the trace to
record amplitude and velocity of moving echo-producing structures.
4. Scan B-Mode - implies a two-dimensional ultrasonic scanning procedure with a two dimensional
display. All ultrasound examinations include a permanent record and interpretative report.
5. All benefits listed apply to unilateral examinations unless otherwise specified. When imaging of only
one anatomical area is requested, comparison ultrasound(s) initiated by the interpreting physician or
facility are not eligible for payment.
6. Ultrasound of the abdomen, pelvis or breast, rendered in an Independent Health Facility or a hospital
in-patient or out-patient department, is insured in accordance with the Health Insurance Act when referred
by a registered nurse holding an extended certificate of registration (RN(EC)).

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7. Ultrasound for normal, complicated or high risk pregnancy (but not for the postpartum period) rendered
in an Independent Health Facility is insured when referred by a midwife who is a member of the College
of Midwives of Ontario.
8. The diagnostic ultrasound benefit includes the generally accepted components of the procedure. For example,
where a licensee provides breast ultrasound services, a scan of the axilla is an integral part of the breast
imaging exam. The licensee shall not charge any facility fees to the ministry in connection with an
additional insured service fee code such as J182/J482 (extremity ultrasound)
9 Where a referring physician requests a single site imaging study (for example, one breast, one
limb), any additional imaging of a portion of the anatomy for comparison purposes is not an insured
service and shall not be charged to the ministry.
10.Ultrasound of extremity (J182/J482) are to be claimed per limb, not per joint. Scanning two joints
on one limb and claiming two services for J182/J482 is incorrect.
11. The practice of routinely submitting claims for more diagnostic ultrasound services than were
requested by the referring physician for the majority of patients scanned, will result in a ministry review
and potential recovery of funds and/or potential licensing actions. Examples of this unacceptable practice
include;

Bilateral Scans
2 Breasts routinely imaged and billed when only one was requested without the approval of the site
radiologist , J127/427
2, 3, or 4 Extremities routinely imaged and billed when only one or two were requested J182/482
Axilla scanned and routinely billed as J182/482 (extremity) during a breast ultrasound [J127/427
includes scanning of the axilla]

Routine Addition of scans

Addition of trans vaginal US J138/438 to a requisition for pelvic US J162/462
Addition of extremity ultrasound J182/482 to peripheral vessel assessment, J202/502
Addition of chest US, J125/425 to abdominal imaging studies where this is not indicated
Addition of limited pelvis US, J163/463 to abdominal US, J135/435, or to limited abdomen, J128/428

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Code

HEAD AND NECK

Brain
J122/J422 - complete, B-mode

47.20

Echography ophthalmic (excluding vascular study)

J102/J402 - quantitative, A-mode
J103/J403 - B-scan immersion
J107/J407 - B-scan contact
J108/J408 - biometry (Axial length A-mode)

22.40
43.95
21.75
22.80

Face and/or neck

J105/J405 - excluding vascular study

47.30

Note: J105/J405 is not eligible for payment when rendered for ultrasound imaging of
the sinus(es).
THORAX, ABDOMEN AND RETROPERITONEUM
Thorax
J125/J425 Chest masses, pleural effusion A & B-mode

48.75

Abdomen and Retroperitoneum

Abdominal scan
J135/J435 - complete
J128/J428 - limited study (e.g. gallbladder only, aorta only or follow-up study)

48.75
32.10

PREGNANCY
Complete
J159/J459 - on or after 16 weeks gestation (maximum one per normal pregnancy)
J160/J460 - for high risk pregnancy or complications of pregnancy
J166/J466
- multiple gestation, for each additional fetus, to J160/J460

48.75
48.75
41.45

Gestational age for Maternal Serum Screening Program

J157/J457 - before 16 weeks gestation (maximum one per normal pregnancy)

32.10

Limited
J158/J458 - for high risk pregnancy or complications of pregnancy
J167
- fetal Doppler evaluation of middle cerebral artery and/or ductus venosus, to
J160 or J158,
add

32.10
32.10

Note: J167 is only eligible for payment when rendered by a physician for
assessment of fetal anemia or intrauterine growth retardation measuring below the
th
10 percentile
J168/J468
J169/J469

- nuchal translucency for Prenatal Genetic Screening (maximum one per pregnancy)
- multiple gestation, for each additional fetus, to J168/J468
add

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33.15

DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND
Code

PREGNANCY (continued)
Payment rules: Ultrasound services listed under the headings Abdomen and
Retroperitoneum or Pelvis or Pregnancy rendered on the same day to the same
patient by any physician as J168/J468 are not eligible for payment.
PELVIS
Pelvis
J162/J462 - complete*

48.75

J138/J438

48.75

Intracavitary ultrasound* (e.g. transrectal, transvaginal)

Note: *For ovulation induction purposes, the limit is one per cycle. Additional
ultrasounds may be claimed as J164/J464.

J165

Transvaginal sonohysterography may include saline or other intracavitary contrast

media except Echovist for demonstration of tubal patency
Transvaginal sonohysterography including Echovist contrast media for
demonstration of tubal patency

J476

99.95
232.90

Note: J138/J438 and J161/J461 rendered in conjunction with J165 are insured
services payable at nil.
J163/J463

- limited study for other than pregnancy

Intracavitary ultrasound
J161/J461 - limited for other than pregnancy
J164/J464 Follicle monitoring studies

32.10

32.10
24.40

VASCULAR SYSTEM
Extra-cranial vessel assessment above the aortic arch
Bilateral carotid and/or subclavian and/or vertebral arteries only
J190/J490 - doppler scan or B scan
J201/J501 - duplex scan i.e. simultaneous real time, B-mode imaging and spectral analysis

42.65
55.05

Peripheral vessel assessment (distal to inguinal ligament or axilla), artery and/or vein
evaluation per extremity. Not to be billed routinely with J190, J191 or J192.
J193/J493
J202/J502

- doppler scan or B scan, unilateral

- duplex scan i.e. simultaneous real time, B-mode imaging and spectral analysis,
unilateral

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28.50

DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND
Code

VASCULAR SYSTEM (continued)

Venous assessment
J198/J498 - bilateral includes assessment of femoral, popliteal and posterior or tibial veins
with appropriate functional manoeuvres and permanent record

7.40

Note: Note to be claimed during surgery or during patients post-operative stay in

hospital.
Doppler evaluation of organ transplantation
J205/J505 - arterial and/or venous

22.05

Duplex evaluation of portal hypertension

J206/J506 - must include doppler interrogation and documentation or superior mesenteric vein,
splenic vein, portal veins, hepatic veins and hepatic arteries

22.05

Note: Not to be billed unless study specifically requested by referring physician.

Duplex assessment of patency obstruction, and flow direction of vascular shunts
J207/J507 - must include doppler interrogation and documentation of vascular shunts

22.05

Note: Not to be billed unless study specifically requested by referring physician.

VASCULAR LABORATORY FEES
Ankle pressure measurements
J200/J500 - requires a minimum of 4 segmental pressure recordings and/or pulse volume
recordings and/or Doppler recordings
- unilateral or bilateral
J196/J496
- with exercise and/or quantitative measurement, to J200/J500
add
Note:
1. G517 is not eligible for payment in addition to J200/J500.
2. This service is only eligible for payment when the device used produces a hard copy
output.

20.40
8.00

[Commentary:
For ankle pressure determination and ankle-arm index, see G517 under Cardiovascular
Diagnostic & Therapeutic Procedures of the Schedule of Benefits.]
Penile pressure recordings
J197/J497 - two or more pressures

6.85

Penile Doppler Evaluation

J199/J499 - Doppler scan

6.85

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Code

VASCULAR LABORATORY FEES (continued)

Note:
Penile Doppler is only insured for the following indications:
1. priapism;
2. trauma;
3. revascularization;
4. primary erectile dysfunction; or
5. failure of both oral and injectable therapy for erective dysfunction.
[Commentary:
Penile Doppler performed for other indications is not an insured service.]
Transcutaneous tissue
J203/J503 - oxygen tension measurements
J204/J504
- when done in addition to Doppler studies

24.10
13.20

MISCELLANEOUS
Extremities
J182/J482 - per limb (excluding vascular study)

25.50

Breast
J127/J427 - scan B-mode (per breast)

23.70

Scrotal
J183/J483 - scan

47.30

ULTRASONIC GUIDANCE
SPECIFIC ELEMENTS
In addition to the common elements, the components of Ultrasonic Guidance include
the following specific elements.
A. Preparing the patient for the procedure.
B. Assisting at the performance of the procedure.
C. Making arrangements for follow-up care.
D. Discussion with, and providing information and advice to the patient or patients
representative(s), whether by telephone or otherwise, on matters related to the
service.
E. Providing premises, equipment, supplies and personnel for all specific elements
of the technical and professional components except for the premises for any
aspect(s) of A and D of the professional component that is(are) not performed at
the place in which the procedure is performed.
J149

Ultrasonic Guidance of biopsy, aspiration, amniocentesis or drainage procedures

(one physician only)
Note: J138/J438 and J161/J461 performed during the same visit as J149 is an
insured service payable at nil.

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47.30

PULMONARY FUNCTION STUDIES

PREAMBLE

SPECIFIC ELEMENTS
For Facility Fee Component (F)
A. Preparing the patient for the procedure.
B. Performing the diagnostic procedure
C. Making arrangements for any appropriate follow-up care.
D. Providing records of the results of the procedure to the interpreting physician.
E. Discussion with, and providing information and advice to, the patient or patients representative,
whether by telephone or otherwise, on matters related to the service.
F. Preparing and transmitting a written, signed and dated interpretive report of the procedure to the
referring physician.
G. Providing premises, equipment, supplies and personnel for all specific elements of the technical
components.

OTHER TERMS AND DEFINITIONS

1. Professional and facility fee components are claimed separately. Claims for facility fee component F
are submitted using listed fee code with suffix B. Claims for professional component P are submitted
using listed fee code with suffix C.
2. Each of the following tests designated by an individual code number is considered to be specific and
requires individual ordering.
3. Exercise assessment (J315, E450, E451, J316) requires a physician to be in attendance at all times.

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Code

J311
J307

J305
J306
J303
J340
J310
J308

J315
E450
E451

J316

J330

J319
J318
J320
J331
J313

J323
J332
J334
J336

F
Functional residual capacity
- by gas dilution method
- by body plethysmography
Note: J311 not to be claimed same patient same day as J307.
Lung compliance (pressure volume curve of the lung from TLC to FRC)
Airways resistance by plethysmography or estimated using oesophageal catheter
Extra pulmonary airways resistance by plethysmography
Maximum inspiratory and expiratory pressures
Carbon monoxide diffusing capacity by single breath method
Carbon dioxide ventilatory response
Stage I
Graded exercise to maximum tolerance (exercise must include continuous heart
rate, oximetry and ventilation at rest and at each workload)
- J315 plus J301 or J304 before and/or after exercise
add
- J315 plus 12 lead E.C.G. done at rest, used for monitoring during the exercise
and followed for at least 5 minutes post exercise
add
Stage II
Repeated steady state graded exercise (must include heart rate, oximetry,
ventilation, VO2, VCO2, BP, ECG, end tidal and mixed Venous CO2 at rest, 3 levels
of exercise and recovery)
Assessment of exercise induced asthma (workload sufficient to achieve heart rate
85% of predicted maximum; performance of J301 or J304 before exercise and 510 minutes post exercise)
Blood gas analysis pH, PO2, PCO2, bicarbonate and base excess
Arterialized venous blood sample collection (e.g. ear lobe)
A-a oxygen gradient requiring measurement of RQ by sampling mixed expired gas
and using alveolar air equation
Estimate of shunt (Qs/Qt) breathing pure oxygen
Mixed venous PCO2, by the rebreathing method
Oxygen saturation
- by oximetry at rest, with or without O2
- by oximetry at rest and exercise, or during sleep with or without O2
- J332 with at least two levels of supplemental O2
- with single blind assessment of exercise on room air and with supplemental
oxygen
Note:
1. J323 is not eligible for payment when rendered with J332, J315, J316 or any
overnight sleep study.
2. J332 is not eligible for payment when rendered with J315, J316, or any
overnight sleep study.
3. J336 is only eligible for payment for evaluation of a patient to determine
eligibility for funding under the Ontario Home Oxygen Program.
4. J336 is not payable in addition to J332 or J334.

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16.30
17.50

51.95
16.20
16.20
2.81
21.40
19.90

62.45
13.30
18.10

90.00

33.35
11.25
3.79
27.55
27.55
11.25

4.20
17.60
30.55
30.55

PULMONARY FUNCTION STUDIES

Code

PULMONARY FUNCTION STUDIES (continued)

Medical record requirements: J323, J332, J334 or J336 are not eligible for
payment unless a permanent record of the study is maintained.
J322
J333
J335

Standard O2 consumption and CO2 production

Non-specific bronchial provocative test (histamine, methacholine, thermal
challenge)
Antigen challenge test
Note: For home/self-care ventilation listing see Diagnostic and Therapeutic
Procedures page J27 of the Schedule of Benefits.

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5.30
48.25
51.85

SLEEP STUDIES
PREAMBLE

SPECIFIC ELEMENTS
For Facility fee Component (F)
A. Preparing the patient for the procedure.
B. Performing the diagnostic procedure(s).
C. Making arrangements for any appropriate follow-up care.
D. Preparing and providing records of the results of the procedure to the interpreting physician.
E. Discussion with, and providing information and advice to, the patient or patient's representative,
whether by telephone or otherwise, on matters related to the service.
F. Preparing and transmitting a written, signed and dated interpretative report of the procedure to the
referring physician.
G. Providing premises, equipment, supplies and personnel for all specific elements of the technical
components.
eptembe1, 2011
PREAMBLE
OTHER TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
SLEEP STUDIES
For the purpose of sleep studies (including overnight sleep studies in non-specialized facilities, overnight
sleep studies rendered in specialized facilities and daytime sleep studies),
CPSO Standards means the publication of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario entitled
Independent Health Facilities, Clinical Practice Parameters and Facility Standards, Sleep Medicine in
effect 6 months prior to the date upon which the sleep study was rendered.
Prior approval means approved for payment as an insured service, before the service is rendered, by
the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care following assessment on a case-by-case basis in accordance
with all medically relevant criteria.
Sleep studies are subject to limits set out below. Unless otherwise specifically provided, service(s) in
excess of these limits are not insured services except when prior approval to exceed the limit is obtained
from the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. Despite the foregoing, where prior approval to exceed a
limit is not requested from the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care but the service would otherwise
satisfy one or more of the conditions for which prior approval to exceed the limit is routinely granted (had
prior approval been requested) any service in excess of the limit is not eligible for payment.

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Claims submission instructions:
Submit claims for professional and facility components separately. Submit claims for the facility fee
component F using listed fee code with suffix B. Submit claims for professional component P1 using first
listed fee code with suffix C (e.g. J890C), and claims for professional component P2 using second listed
fee code with suffix C (e.g. J690C).
SLEEP STUDIES
Facility Fee Component
Payment rules:
The facility fee component of the procedure is eligible for payment only if it meets all of the following
requirements:
1. A technician is in constant attendance with the patient(s) during the period of the sleep study.
2. The qualifications of technical staff participating in the sleep study comply with the criteria set out in the
CPSO Clinical Practice Parameters and Standards.
3. All equipment and test components comply with the criteria set out in the CPSO Standards.

Medical record requirements:

Records of the facility fee component must conform to the standards for facilities and facility operators
(including records required prior to data analysis) as set out in the CPSO Clinical Practice Parameters
and Standards, or the facility fee component is not eligible for payment.

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Code

F
OVERNIGHT SLEEP STUDIES
For the purpose of sleep studies (including overnight sleep studies and daytime
sleep studies),
CPSO Standards means the publication of the College of Physicians and
Surgeons of Ontario entitled Independent Health Facilities, Clinical Practice
Parameters and Facility Standards, Sleep Medicine in effect 6 months prior to the
date upon which the sleep study was rendered.
prior approval means approved for payment as an insured service, before the
service is rendered, by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care following
assessment on a case-by-case basis in accordance with all medically relevant
criteria.
Terms and Conditions
Facility fees for sleep studies meeting the eligibility parameters are payable under
the Independent Health Facilities Act and are listed in the Schedule of Facility Fees.
Sleep studies are subject to limits set out below. Unless otherwise specifically
provided, service(s) in excess of these limits are not insured services except when
prior approval to exceed the limit is obtained from the Ministry of Health and LongTerm Care. Despite the foregoing, where prior approval to exceed a limit is not
requested from the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care but the service would
otherwise satisfy one or more of the conditions for which prior approval to exceed
the limit is routinely granted (had prior approval been requested) any service in
excess of the limit is not eligible for payment.
[Commentary:
Services rendered in excess of a maximum are not eligible for payment.]
IHF Facility Fee Payment rules:
The facility fee for the procedure is eligible for payment only if it meets all of the
following requirements:
1. It satisfies the conditions set out under Sleep Studies Services Rendered at a
licensed Independent Health Facility (IHF)".
2. It is rendered at a licensed IHF.
3. A technician is in constant attendance with the patient(s) during the period of
the sleep study.
4. The qualifications of technical staff participating in the sleep study comply with
the criteria set out in the CPSO Standards.
5. All equipment and test components comply with the criteria set out in the CPSO
Standards.

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Code

F
Sleep Studies Services Rendered at a licensed Independent Health Facility
(IHF)".
A. Incomplete Overnight Sleep Studies
If the recording does not contain information sufficient for a diagnostic interpretation
as determined in accordance with generally accepted standards as set out in the
CPSO Standards, the professional fee is not eligible for payment and the service
constitutes one of the following, as determined by time in bed (total study time):

J898
J899
J990

Sleep study less than 1 hour

Sleep study between 1 and 4 hours
Sleep study more than 4 hours

92.65
185.40
370.75

Payment rules:
1. A maximum of one of any of J898, J899 and J990 is eligible for payment, per
patient, per facility, per 12 month period.
2. J898, J899 and J990 are not included in the limits for overnight studies set out
below.
B. Overnight Sleep Studies in Independent Health Facilities
Level 1
Is a overnight sleep study with continuous monitoring of oxygen saturation, ECG
and Ventilation (airflow and respiratory effort) and additional monitoring to stage
sleep (including all of the following: EEG, EOG and sub-mental EMG).
Initial Diagnostic Study
Initial Diagnostic Study means the first overnight sleep study rendered to an
insured person as an insured service in Ontario for the purpose of establishing the
diagnosis of a sleep disorder (and includes a split night study). Every overnight
diagnostic sleep study rendered before July 1, 2010, for which a claim was
submitted and paid as an insured service under the Health Insurance Act
constitutes an initial diagnostic study and is deemed to have been rendered on
July 1, 2010.

J896/J696

Initial Diagnostic Study Level 1

- diagnostic study
Note:
1. A maximum of one initial diagnostic study is eligible for payment per patient per
lifetime.
2. All subsequent overnight sleep studies constitute repeat diagnostic or
therapeutic studies.

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F
Repeat Diagnostic Study
Repeat Diagnostic Study means an overnight diagnostic sleep study rendered:
a. for the purpose of obtaining a second opinion at a different facility than the
facility where the preceding study was rendered, provided that the following
conditions are met:
i. prior to the repeat diagnostic study, the patient has been assessed by a
physician who practices sleep medicine at the different facility,
[Commentary:
The different facility requirement above applies to a repeat diagnostic study
rendered at a hospital, a hospital off-site premise or an independent health facility.]
ii. where the previous study was rendered at an independent health facility and
the repeat diagnostic study is rendered at a different independent health
facility (the different facility) than the independent health facility where the
preceding study was rendered (the first facility), neither the owner nor the
operator of the different facility is, at the time the repeat study is rendered, an
associate of the owner or operator of the first facility, where associate has
the same meaning as in the Independent Health Facilities Act;
OR
b. for one or more of the following purposes, after pre-study assessment by a
physician practicing sleep medicine:
i. re-evaluation of a previous negative or inconclusive diagnostic sleep study as
indicated by persistent or progressive symptoms;
ii. re-evaluation, other than primarily for Positive Airway Pressure therapy (PAP)
adjustment, of patients previously diagnosed with a primary sleep disorder in
which there has been symptom development suggesting another co-morbid
sleep disorder; or
iii. re-evaluation of patients with an established diagnosis of a sleep disorder
other than a sleep related breathing disorder who have significant symptom
progression or non-response to therapy
[Commentary:
1. In the case of patients with previously diagnosed sleep related breathing
disorders, although PAP treatment may be adjusted during a repeat study, a
repeat study is not eligible for payment if rendered primarily for PAP treatment
adjustment.
2. Examples of sleep disorders other than a sleep related breathing disorder are
Narcolepsy, Idiopathic hypersomnia and Periodic Limb Movement Disorder.]

J897/J697

- diagnostic study

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Code

F
Repeat Diagnostic Study Level 1 (continued)
Payment rules:
1. Repeat diagnostic studies are limited to one per patient, per facility, per 12
month period except where prior approval has been given.
2. Repeat diagnostic studies performed in the same facility that performed the
initial diagnostic study are not eligible for payment in the 12 month period
following an initial diagnostic study except where prior approval has been given.
Therapeutic study
Therapeutic Study means a sleep study rendered after pre-study assessment by
a physician practicing sleep medicine, for any of the following purposes:
a. To establish optimal settings for nasal positive airway pressure therapy
(CPAP/BiPAP/ASV etc.) and/or oxygen therapy for sleep related breathing
disorders;
[Commentary:
Examples of sleep related breathing disorders are obstructive sleep apnea
syndrome (OSAS), central sleep apnea syndrome (CSAS), Cheyne-Stokes
breathing, complex sleep apnea syndrome, or hypoventilation syndromes.]
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.

To evaluate the response to surgical procedures for the treatment of OSAS;

To determine the efficacy of oral appliance therapy for OSAS;
To evaluate the efficacy of positional therapy for the treatment of OSAS;
To evaluate the efficacy of substantial weight loss for the treatment of OSAS;
or
To titrate ventilatory settings for patients with respiratory control disorders,
neuromuscular or neurodegenerative diseases.
Therapeutic Study for Sleep Related Breathing Disorders Level 1

J895/J695

- therapeutic study

370.75

Payment rules:
1. There is a limit of one therapeutic study (either J895 or J695) per patient during
any two consecutive 12 month periods except where prior approval has been
given.
2. J895/J695 rendered to the same patient during the same 12 hour period as
J896/J696 or J897/J697 is not eligible for payment.
Note:
1. For payment purposes, repeat diagnostic studies or therapeutic studies for
indications or in circumstances other than listed above, or in excess of the limits
set out below, require prior approval.
2. A repeat diagnostic study rendered without the required pre-study assessment by
a physician practicing sleep medicine, is not eligible for payment.

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Code

F
Therapeutic Study for Sleep Related Breathing Disorders Level 1
(continued)
3. A therapeutic study rendered without a pre-study assessment by a physician
practicing sleep medicine is not eligible for payment except:
a. For the therapeutic study that immediately follows an initial diagnostic or
repeat diagnostic study where:
i. the time interval is such that it is unlikely the clinical circumstances of
the patient has changed; and
ii. the physician practicing sleep medicine has previously assessed the
patient and documented the applicable decisions with respect to the
performance of the therapeutic study; or
b. In exceptional circumstances where the physician can demonstrate to
the ministry upon request that the CPSO standards are satisfied with the
use of a clinical protocol or approved medical directive.
[Commentary:
1. An example of an exceptional circumstance may be where a patient is required to
travel a long distance to a sleep facility and requires an initial diagnostic or repeat
diagnostic study followed by a therapeutic study on a subsequent night. For
payment purposes, a pre-study assessment by a physician practicing sleep
medicine is not required provided the therapeutic study is rendered in
accordance with a clinical protocol or medical directive that has been approved
by an authority other than a physician affiliated with the sleep facility (e.g. a
Medical Advisory Committee for a sleep clinic affiliated with a hospital). The
physician should be prepared to provide any necessary supporting
documentation to the ministry upon request.
2. Prior approval, where required, will typically be dependent on the physician
demonstrating that the study is generally accepted as necessary for the patient
under the circumstances.
3. Sleep studies that require prior approval also require a pre-study assessment by
a physician practicing sleep medicine. It is this assessment upon which the
request for prior approval is considered.
4. Prior approval requires a written request accompanied by supporting
documentation including the pre-study assessment and the relevant previous
sleep study reports.
5. Split-night sleep studies are claimed as J896/J696 or J897/J697 only, as
appropriate to the study rendered.]
C. Daytime Sleep Studies

J893
J894

Multiple sleep latency test

Maintenance of wakefulness test
Payment rules:
1. J894 rendered to same patient same day as J893 is not eligible for payment.
2. A maximum of one J893 and a maximum of one J894 are payable per 12 month
period per facility per patient.

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68.95

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Code

F
Daytime sleep studies (continued)
3. If the recording does not contain information sufficient for a diagnostic
interpretation as determined in accordance with CPSO standards, the service is
not eligible for payment.

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