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Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, 1993 (Act No. 130 of 1993)Scale of FeesAnnual Increase in Medical Tariffs for Medical Service Providers - 2022Ambulance Gazette 2022Ambulance Tariff of Fees as from 1 April 2022Tariffs and Codes |
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DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE |
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BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (Rule 001: Metropolitan area and long distance codes may not be claimed simultaneously) Metropolitan area (less than 100 kilometres) No account may be levied for distance back to the base in the metropolitan area |
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*102 |
Up to 60 minutes |
2496.63 |
2496.63 |
2496.63 |
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*103 |
Every 15 minutes (or part thereof) thereafter, where specially motivated |
624.90 |
624.90 |
624.90 |
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Long distance (more than 100km) |
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*111 |
Per km DISTANCE TRAVELLED WITH PATIENT |
31.10 |
31.10 |
31.10 |
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112 |
Per km NON PATIENT CARRYING KILOMETRES (With maximum of 400 km) |
13.98 |
13.98 |
13.98 |
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INTERMEDIATE LIFE SUPPORT (Rule 001: metropolitan area and long distance codes may not be claimed simultaneously) Metropolitan area (less than 100 kilometres) No account 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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3299.43 |
3299.43 |
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*127 |
Every 15 minutes (or part thereof) thereafter, where specially motivated |
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843.37 |
843.37 |
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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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42.12 |
42.12 |
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130 |
Per km NON PATIENT CARRYING KILOMETRES (With maximum of 400 km) |
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13.98 |
13.98 |
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* VAT Exempted codes |
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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 account 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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5236.31 |
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*133 |
Every 15 minutes (or part thereof) thereafter, where specially motivated |
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1709.36 |
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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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75.78 |
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142 |
Per km NON PATIENT CARRYING KILOMETRES (With maximum of 400 km) |
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13.98 |
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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:
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5746.06 |
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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.
* VAT Exempted codes |
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1651.27 |
AEROMEDICAL TRANSFERS
ROTOR WING RATES
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 account. |
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
FIXED WING TARIFFS:
Definitions:
| 1. | Group A must fall within the Cat 138 Ops as determined by the Civil Aviation Authority. |
| 2. | Please note that no fee structure has been provided for Group B, as emergency charters could include any form of aircraft. It would be impossible to specify costs over such a broad range. As these would only be used during emergencies when no Group A aircraft are available, no staff or equipment fee should be charged. |
| 3. | All published tariffs exclude VAT. VAT can be charged on air ambulances only if a VAT registration number is supplied on the account. |
| 4. | Staff and consumables cost can only be charged if a patient were treated. |
| 5. | A second patient is transferred at 50% reduction of the basic call and flight cost, 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 account. |
GROUP B - EMERGENCY CHARTERS
| 1. | No staff and equipment fee are allowed. |
| 2. | Cost will be reviewed per case. |
| 3. | Payment of emergency transport will only be allowed if a Group A aircraft is not available within an optimal time period for transportation and stabilisation of the patient. |
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AMOUNT PAYABLE |
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AIR AMBULANCE: ROTORWING Rotorwing Type A: Transport |
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300 |
Basic call cost |
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11949.92 |
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PLUS |
Flying time |
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301 |
Cost per minute up to 120 minutes Minimum cost for 30 minutes (R5704.18) applicable |
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190.14 |
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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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190.14 |
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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 (R1521.12) |
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190.14 |
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Rotorwing Type B and C (day operations): Transport |
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310 |
Basic call cost |
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21002.69 |
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PLUS |
Flying time |
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311 |
Cost per minute up to 120 minutes Minimum cost for 30 minutes (R9842.85) applicable |
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328.09 |
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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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328.09 |
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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 (R2624.76) |
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328.09 |
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Rotorwing Type C (night operations): Transport |
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315 |
Basic call cost |
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29874.18 |
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PLUS |
Flying time |
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316 |
Cost per minute up to 120 minutes Minimum cost for 30 minutes (R9842.85) applicable |
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328.09 |
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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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328.09 |
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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 (R2624.76) |
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328.09 |
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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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1852.93 |
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321 |
31 - 60 minutes |
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3705.84 |
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322 |
61 - 90 minutes |
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5558.95 |
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323 |
91 minutes or more |
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7411.66 |
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Rotorwing Type D: Transport |
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330 |
Basic call cost |
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25202.95 |
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PLUS |
Flying time |
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331 |
Cost per minute up to 120 minutes Minimum cost for 30 minutes (R11738.35) applicable |
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391.28 |
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332 |
> 120 minutes |
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391.28 |
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Supply motivation for not using a fixed wing ambulance if the time exceeds 120 minutes |
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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 (R3130.23) |
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391.28 |
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OTHER COSTS |
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340 |
Winching (per lift) |
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3231.36 |
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AIR AMBULANCE: FIXED WING |
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Fixed wing Group A (Tariff is composed of flying cost per kilometre and staff and equipment cost per minute). |
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Fixed wing Group A: Aircraft cost |
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400 |
Beechcraft Duke |
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65.44 |
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401 |
Lear 24F |
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74.28 |
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402 |
Lear 35 |
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74.28 |
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403 |
Falcon 10 |
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85.91 |
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404 |
King Air 200 |
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68.06 |
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405 |
Mitsubishi MU2 |
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74.28 |
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406 |
Cessna 402 |
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41.32 |
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407 |
Beechcraft Baron |
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35.68 |
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408 |
Citation 2 |
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56.43 |
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409 |
Pilatus PC12 |
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56.43 |
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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 (R2675.83) applicable |
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89.19 |
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421 |
ICU Sister - cost per minute spent with the patient Minimum cost for 30 minutes (R977.48) applicable |
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32.58 |
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422 |
Paramedic - cost per minute spent with the patient Minimum cost for 30 minutes (R977.48) applicable |
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32.58 |
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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 (R796.99) applicable |
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26.57 |
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Fixed wing Group B: Emergency charters |
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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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