Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, 1993 (Act No. 130 of 1993)Scale of FeesAnnual Increase in Medical Tariffs for Medical Service Providers - 2018SpecialistsIII. Procedures4. Respiratory system4.5 Pleura |
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4.5 |
Pleura |
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1139 |
Pleural needle biopsy (not including after-care): modifier 0005 not applicable |
50 |
1197.00 |
50 |
1197.00 |
3 |
335.58 |
33 |
1141 |
Insertion of intercostal catheter (under water drainage) |
50 |
1197.00 |
50 |
1197.00 |
6 |
671.16 |
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1143 |
Paracentesis chest: Diagnostic |
8 |
191.52 |
8 |
191.52 |
3 |
335.58 |
+T |
1145 |
Paracentesis chest: Therapeutic |
13 |
311.22 |
13 |
311.22 |
3 |
335.58 |
+T |
1147 |
Pneumothorax: Induction (diagnostic) |
25 |
598.50 |
25 |
598.50 |
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1149 |
Pleurectomy |
250 |
5985.00 |
200 |
4788.00 |
11 |
1230.46 |
+T |
1151 |
Decortication of lung |
350 |
8379.00 |
280 |
6703.20 |
11 |
1230.46 |
+T |
1153 |
Chemical pleurodesis (instillation silver nitrate, tetracycline, talc, etc.) |
55 |
1316.70 |
55 |
1316.70 |
3 |
335.58 |
+T |
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