MODIFIER GOVERNING THIS SPECIFIC SECTION OF THE TARIFFS

Code

Description

Rand

39167

Fluoroscopy: Per half hour: Add to item for examination performed (not applicable to items 107 and 109)

Refer to general rule 001

Reflect time on the claim or invoice

130.00

39169

Where a C-arm portable x-ray unit is sued in hospital or theatre: Per half hour: Add to item for examination performed

Reflect time on the claim or invoice

179.50

39179

Attendance at operation in theatre or at radiological procedure performed by a surgeon or physician in x-ray department except 005: Per 1/2 hour: Plus fee for examination performed

Reflect time on the claim or invoice

106.80

39181

Setting of sterile trays

Use item 39181 once per sitting regardless of the number of procedures done

18.20

ATTENDANCE IN CATHETERISATION LABORATORY

Use codes 191 to 192 to charge for radiographer input where that is not included in cath lab facility fee

39191

Preparation in catheterisation laboratory for purposes of invasive intravascular procedures

260.90

39192

Post-processing in catheterisation laboratory for purposes of invasive intravascular procedures

260.90

39199

Vascular Study per 30 minutes or part thereof provided that such part comprises 50% or more of the time

Reflect time on the claim or invoice

260.90