Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, 1993 (Act No. 130 of 1993)Scale of FeesAnnual Increase in Medical Tariffs for Medical Service Providers - 2021Optometrist and Speech/Audiologist Gazette 2021Tariff of fees in respect of Optometrist effective 1 April 2021 |
Item Code |
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COIDA 2021 Tariffs |
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70081 |
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Optometric examination and visual field screening consultation |
556.78 |
70021 |
Optometric re-examination within six months of 70081 followup |
318.21 |
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70501 |
Frame |
891.01 |
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70502 |
Vision Lens |
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70503 |
Walking stick/cane for the blind |
347.00 |
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NOTE: Frame and Lens will only be issued if the Eye condition is IOD Related |
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Rules governing Optometrists |
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001 |
All claims for spectacles should be for a confirmed injury on duty with resultant defects /impairment in eyesight. |
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002 |
An optometrist will assess /examine and prescribe the type of spectacles required. |
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003 |
Pre-authorisatin is required for spectacles |
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004 |
Spectacles will only be renewable after a two (2) year period with motivation. |
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005 |
Consultation can only be claimed once on the first visit. |
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006
008 |
Only a single lens will only be approved; bifocal lenses should be motivated for. Uncancelled appointments - If an appointment not cancelled at least 24 hour before the relevant appointment time, relevant practitioner's fees shall be payable by the employee. |
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