Tariff of Fees in respect of Medical Aid
Modifiers Governing the Section Diagnostic Radiology

 

 

0001   For involuntarily scheduled after-hours emergency radiological services, the additional premium shall be 50% of the fee for the particular services (section 19.12 excluded). See general rule B.

 

For after-hours MR scans, a maximum levy of 100,00 radiological units (R781.10) is applicable.

 

0002   Item 38/0101 is applicable only where a radiologist is requested to give a written report on X-rays taken elsewhere and submitted to him.

 

0080   Multiple examinations: Full fee.

 

0081   Repeat examinations: No reduction.

 

0082   "+" Means that this item is complementary to a preceding item and is therefore not subject to reduction.

 

0083   When a Radiologist makes use of hospital equipment, only 66,67% (2/3) of the fee for the examination is chargeable.

 

0084   In the case of radiological items where films are used practitioners should adjust the fee upwards or downwards in accordance with changes in the price of films in comparison with January 1995; the calculation must be done on the basis that film costs comprise 10% of the monetary value of the unit.