Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, 1993 (Act No. 130 of 1993)

Scale of Fees

Annual Increase in Medical Tariffs for Medical Service Providers - 2021

Optometrist and Speech/Audiologist Gazette 2021

Tariff of fees in respect of Optometrist effective 1 April 2021

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Item Code

Description

COIDA 2021 Tariffs

70081

 

Optometric examination and visual field screening consultation

556.78

70021


Optometric re-examination within six months of 70081 followup

318.21

70501


Frame

891.01

70502


Vision Lens

 

70503


Walking stick/cane for the blind

347.00




 



NOTE: Frame and Lens will only be issued if the Eye condition is IOD Related

 




 



Rules governing Optometrists

 


001

All claims for spectacles should be for a confirmed injury on duty with resultant

defects /impairment in eyesight.

 


002

An optometrist will assess /examine and prescribe the type of spectacles required.

 


003

Pre-authorisatin is required for spectacles

 


004

Spectacles will only be renewable after a two (2) year period with motivation.

 


005

Consultation can only be claimed once on the first visit.

 


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.