Tariff of Fees in respect of Medical Aid
Modifier Governing Ultrasonic Investigations
19.11 Ultrasonic investigations

 

 

M/W 0160     Aspiration of biopsy procedure performed under direct ultrasonic control by an ultrasonic aspiration biopsy transducer (Static Realtime) Fee for part examined plus 30% of the fee.

 

EE      

(a)       In case of a referral, the referring doctor must submit a letter of motivation to the radiologist or other practitioner doing the scan. A copy of the letter of motivation must be attached to the first account tendered to the employer.

(b)       In case of a referral to a radiologist, no motivation should be required from the radiologist.

 

GG     Images from all radiological, ultrasound and magnetic-resonance imaging procedures must be captured during every examination and a permanent record generated by means of film, paper, or magnetic media. A report of the examination, including the findings and diagnostic comment, must be written and stored for 5 years.