Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, 1993 (Act No. 130 of 1993)Scale of FeesAnnual Increase in Medical Tariffs for Medical Service Providers - 2024Ambulance Gazette 2024Ambulance Tariff of Fees as from 1 April 2024 (Practice Type 009)Tariffs and Codes |
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DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE |
13 |
11 |
9 |
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1 |
BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (Rule 001: Metropolitan area and long distance codes may not be claimed simultaneously) Metropolitan area (less than 100 kilometres) |
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100 |
Up to 45 minutes |
2029.70 |
2029.70 |
2029.70 |
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*102 |
Up to 60 minutes |
2736.70 |
2736.70 |
2736.70 |
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*103 |
Every 15 minutes or part thereof thereafter where specially motivated |
684.99 |
684.99 |
684.99 |
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Long distance (more than 100km) |
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*111 |
Per km DISTANCE TRAVELLED WITH PATIENT |
34.10 |
34.10 |
34.10 |
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112 |
Per km NON PATIENT CARRYING KILOMETRES (With maximum of 400 km) |
15.32 |
15.32 |
15.32 |
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*VAT Exempted codes |
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2 |
INTERMEDIATE LIFE SUPPORT (Rule 001: metropolitan area and long distance codes may not be claimed simultaneously) Metropolitan area (less than 100 kilometres) No invoice may be billed for the distance back to the base in the metropolitan area |
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*125 |
Up to 60 minutes |
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3616.71 |
3616.71 |
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*127 |
Every 15 minutes thereafter or part thereof, where specially motivated |
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924.47 |
924.47 |
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Long distance (more than 100 km) |
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*129 |
Per km DISTANCE TRAVELLED WITH PATIENT |
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46.17 |
46.17 |
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130 |
Per km NON PATIENT CARRYING KILOMETRES (With maximum of 400 km) |
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15.32 |
15.32 |
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* VAT Exempted codes |
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3 |
ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT/INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (Rule 001: Metropolitan area and long distance codes may not be claimed simultaneously) Metropolitan area (less than 100 kilometres) No invoice may be billed for the distance back to the base in the metropolitan area |
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*131 |
Up to 60 minutes |
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5739.83 |
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*133 |
Every 15 minutes (or part thereof) thereafter, where specially motivated |
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1873.73 |
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Long distance (more than 100 km) |
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*141 |
Per km DISTANCE TRAVELLED WITH PATIENT |
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83.07 |
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142 |
Per km NON PATIENT CARRYING KILOMETRES (With maximum of 400 km) |
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15.32 |
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* Vat Exempted codes |
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4 |
ADDITIONAL VEHICLE OR STAFF FOR INTERMEDIATE LIFE SUPPORT, ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT AND INTENSIVE CARE UNIT |
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151 |
Resuscitation fee, per incident, for a second vehicle with paramedic and/or other staff (all materials and skills included)
Note: A resuscitation fee may only be billed for when a second vehicle (response vehicle or ambulance) with staff (including a paramedic) attempt to resuscitate the patient using full ALS interventions. These interventions must include one or more of the following:
Note applies to both resuscitation by ALS provider and Doctor
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6298.60 |
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153 |
Doctor per hour
Note: Where a doctor callout fee is charged the name, HPCSA registration number and BHF practice number of the doctor must appear on the bill. Medical motivation for the callout must be supplied. Note applies to both resuscitation by ALS provider and Doctor
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1810.06 |
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AEROMEDICAL TRANSFERS
ROTORWING RATES (Wings spins to provide aerodynamic lift e.g. helicopter)
Definitions:
| 1. | Helicopter rates are determined according to the aircraft type. |
| 2. | Daylight operations are defined from sunrise to sunset (and night operations from sunset to sunrise). |
| 3. | If flying time is mostly in night time (as per definition above), then night time operation rates (type C) should be billed. |
| 4. | The call out charge includes the basic call cost plus other flying time incurred. Staff and consumables cost can only be charged if a patient were treated. |
| 5. | Should a response aircraft respond to a scene (at own risk) and not render any treatment, a bill may not be levied for the said response. |
| 6. | Flying time is billed per minute but a minimum of 30 minutes applies to the payment. |
| 7. | A second patient is transferred at 50% reduction of the basic call and flight costs, but staff and consumables costs remain billed per patient, only if the aircraft capability allows for multiple patients. Rule 005 must be quoted on the invoice. |
| 8. | Rates are calculated according to time; from throttle open, to throttle closed. |
| 9. | Group A - C must fall within the Cat 138 Ops as determined by the Civil Aviation Authority. |
| 10. | Hot loads are restricted to 8 minutes ground time and must be indicated and billed for separately with the indicated code (time NOT to be included in actual flying time). |
All published tariffs exclude VAT. VAT can be charged on air ambulances if a VAT registration number is supplied.
AIRCRAFT TYPE A: (typically a single engine aircraft)
HB206L, HB204/205, HB407, AS360, EC120, MD600, AS350, A119
AIRCRAFT TYPE B & Ca (DAY OPERATIONS): (typically a twin engine aircraft)
BO105, 206CT, AS355, A109
AIRCRAFT TYPE Cb (NIGHT OPERATIONS): (typically a specially equipped craft for night flying)
HB222, HB212/412, AS365, S76, HB427, MD900, BK117, EC135, BO105
AIRCRAFT TYPE D (RESCUE)
H500, HB206B, AS350, AS315, FH1100, EC130, S316
Air Ambulance : Rotorwing
CODE |
CODE DESCRIPTION |
Practice Code |
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11 |
9 |
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5 |
Rotorwing Type A: Transport |
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300 |
Basic call cost |
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13099.03 |
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PLUS |
Flying time |
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301 |
Cost per minute up to 120 minutes Minimum cost for 30 minutes (R6252.70) applicable |
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208.42 |
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302 |
> 120 minutes Supply motivation for not using a fixed wing ambulance if the time exceeds 120 minutes |
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208.42 |
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303 |
Hot load (a very quick and rushed load into the aircraft usually at the accident scene) (per minute) - maximum 8 minutes (R1667.39) |
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208.42 |
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Rotorwing Type B and C (Day Operations): Transport |
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310 |
Basic call cost |
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23022.31 |
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PLUS |
Flying time |
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311 |
Cost per minute up to 120 minutes Minimum cost for 30 minutes (R10789.33) applicable |
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359.64 |
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312 |
> 120 minutes Supply motivation for not using a fixed wing ambulance if the time exceeds 120 minutes |
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359.64 |
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313 |
Hot load (a very quick and rushed load into the aircraft usually at the accident scene) (per minute) - maximum 8 minutes (R2877.16) |
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359.64 |
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Rotorwing Type C (night operations): Transport |
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315 |
Basic call cost |
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32746.88 |
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PLUS |
Flying time |
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316 |
Cost per minute up to 120 minutes Minimum cost for 30 minutes (R10789.33) applicable |
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359.64 |
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317 |
> 120 minutes Supply motivation for not using a fixed wing ambulance if the time exceeds 120 minutes |
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359.64 |
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318 |
Hot load (a very quick and rushed load into the aircraft usually at the accident scene) (per minute) - maximum 8 minutes (R2877.16) |
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359.64 |
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Rotorwing Type A, B and C: Staff and consumables |
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320 |
0 - 30 minutes |
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2031.11 |
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321 |
31 - 60 minutes |
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4062.19 |
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322 |
61 - 90 minutes |
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6093.50 |
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323 |
91 minutes or more |
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8124.37 |
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Rotorwing Type D: Transport |
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330 |
Basic call cost |
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27626.47 |
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PLUS Flying time |
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331 |
Cost per minute up to 120 minutes Minimum cost for 30 minutes (R12867.11) applicable |
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428.90 |
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332 |
> 120 minutes Supply motivation for not using a fixed wing ambulance if the time exceeds 120 minutes |
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428.90 |
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333 |
Hot load (a very quick and rushed load into the aircraft usually at the accident scene) (per minute) - maximum 8 minutes (R3431.23) |
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428.90 |
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OTHER COSTS |
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340 |
Winching (per lift) |
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3542.09 |
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400 |
Beechcraft Duke |
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71.73 |
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401 |
Lear 24F |
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81.42 |
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402 |
Lear 35 |
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81.42 |
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403 |
Falcon 10 |
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94.18 |
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404 |
King Air 200 |
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74.61 |
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405 |
Mitsubishi MU2 |
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81.42 |
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406 |
Cessna 402 |
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45.29 |
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407 |
Beechcraft Baron |
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39.11 |
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408 |
Citation 2 |
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61.86 |
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409 |
Pilatus PC12 |
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61.86 |
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Fixed wing Group A: Staff cost |
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420 |
Doctor - cost per minute spent with the patient Minimum cost for 30 minutes (R2933.14) applicable |
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97.77 |
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421 |
ICU Sister - cost per minute spent with the patient Minimum cost for 30 minutes (R1071.47) applicable |
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35.72 |
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422 |
Paramedic - cost per minute spent with the patient Minimum cost for 30 minutes (R1071.47) applicable |
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35.72 |
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Fixed wing Group A: Equipment cost |
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430 |
Per patient - cost per minute Minimum cost for 30 minutes (R873.62) applicable |
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29.12 |
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Fixed wing Group B: Emergency charters
Services rendered should be clearly specified with cost included. Each case will be reviewed and assessed on merit. |
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450 |
Services rendered should be clearly specified with cost included. Each case will be reviewed and assessed on merit. |
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7 |
NATIONALLY APPROVED MEDICATION WHICH MAY BE ADMINISTERED BY HPCSA REGISTERED AMBULANCE PERSONNEL ACCORDING TO HPCSA APPROVED PROTOCOLS |
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Registered Basic Ambulance Assistant Qualification
Registered Ambulance Emergency Assistant Qualification As above, plus
Registered Paramedic Qualification As above, plus
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