Tariff of Fees in respect of Medical Aid
Modifier Governing fees for an Anaesthesiologist Operating Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (Cardiovascular System)

 

 

0100   Where an anaesthesiologist would be responsible for operating an intra-aortic balloon pump, a fee of 75,00 clinical procedure units (R569.80) is applicable.

 

0102   Pre-operative assessment in ward (includes emergency cases where doctor does not travel) (includes the interpretation of an ECG and/or lung function test).

 

0105   Pre-operative assessment inside theatre suite (includes emergency cases where doctor does not travel) (includes the interpretation of an ECG and/or lung function test).

 

Emergency visit (may not be charged together with any first or subsequent consultation item).

 

0104   Emergency attendance where doctor does not travel (all hours) (not applicable to facilities offering 24 hour services) (For IOD patients only applicable during after-hour periods - see general rule B).

 

0106   Emergency attendance at facilities offering 24 hour services (all hours) (For IOD patients only applicable during after-hour periods - see general rule B).

 

Where, in cases of emergency, a practitioner was called and has to travel to the patient at all hours.

 

0119   Doctor has to travel due to an emergency (all hours)*

 

* Footnote: Pre-anaesthetic assessment (all hours) (for IOD cases during after-hour periods - see general rule B) in cases of emergency. May be charged by an anaesthesiologist in cases of emergency where doctor has to travel (would replace items 0102 and 0105) irrespective of whether evaluation is followed by an anaesthetic or not.