Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, 1993 (Act No. 130 of 1993)Scale of FeesAnnual Increase in Medical Tariffs for Medical Service Providers - 2021Doctors Gazette 2021Part lll : Procedures3. Musculo-Skeletal System3.7 Plasters (not subject to rule G) |
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Specialist |
General Practitioner |
Anaesthetic |
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U/E |
R |
U/E |
R |
U/E |
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 Planter 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 |
Long limb cast (excluding after-care)(modifier 0005 not applicable) |
29.5 |
836.92
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29.5 |
836.92
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3 |
397.68 +T |
0888 |
Short limb cast (excluding after-care)(modifier 0005 not applicable) |
18.40 |
522.01 |
18.40 |
522.01 |
3 |
397.68 +T |
0889 |
Spica, plaster jacket or hinged cast brace (excluding aftercare) |
41.40 |
1 174.52 |
41.40 |
1 174.52 |
4 |
530.24 +T |