Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, 1993 (Act No. 130 of 1993)Scale of FeesAnnual Increase in Medical Tariffs for Medical Service Providers - 2023Doctors Gazette 2023General Practitioner and Specialist Tariff of Fees as from 1 April 2023Part lll : Procedures3. Musculo-Skeletal System3.7 Plasters (not subject to rule G) |
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Anaesthetic |
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R T/M |
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Note: The initial application of a plaster cast is included in the scheduled fee
Note: The Commissioner will only consider payment i.r.o. splinting material (Scotschcast, Dynacast, etc.) in the following cases (not applicable when Plaster of Paris is used):
Where extremity splints are applied for at least five weeks: A maximum of one application for an upper extremity injury A maximum of two applications for a lower extremity injury |
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0887 |
Application of long leg cast (femur to toes, humerus) (excluding aftercare) (first cast included in procedure) Appropriate to use tariff code 0887 as an independent procedure without reduction of fracture under anaesthetic Modifier 0011 is not appropriate if procedure is performed in rooms as an emergency Modifier 0005 does not apply. |
29.5 |
870.25
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29.5 |
870.25
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3 |
413.58 +T |
0888 |
Application of short limb cast (forearm, lower leg) (excluding aftercare) (first cast included in procedure) Modifier 0005 does not apply. |
18.4 |
542.80 |
18.4 |
542.80 |
3 |
413.58 +T |
0889 |
Application of spica, plaster jacket or hinged cast brace (excluding aftercare) (first cast included in procedure0 Modifier 0005 does not apply. |
41.4 |
1 221.30 |
41.4 |
1 221.30 |
4 |
551.44 +T |
0892 |
Application of cast: Revision (walker, window, bivalve) (excluding aftercare) Modifier 0005 does not apply. |
18.9 |
557.55 |
18.9 |
557.55 |
5 |
689.30 +T |
0971 |
Halo-splint and POP jacket including two weeks aftercare |
116 |
3 422.00 |
116 |
3 422.00 |
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