Tariff of Fees in respect of Medical Aid
Rules Governing the Section Urinary System
10.3 Bladder

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(i)        When a cystoscopy proceeds a related operation, modifier 0013 applies, i.e. cystoscopy followed by T U R prostatectomy.

(ii)       When a cystoscopy proceeds an unrelated operation, modifier 0005 applies, e.g. cystoscopy for urinary tract infection followed by inguinal hemia repair.

(iii)      No modifier applies to item 1949 when performed together with any of items 1951 to 1973.