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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 - 2021Dental Gazette 2021Tariff Scheduleii. Specialist ProsthodontistsC. Treatment Procedures |
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SPECIALIST PROSTHODONTISTS (M) See Rule 009 |
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Procedure description |
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MP |
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Fee |
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Emergency treatment |
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8511 |
Emergency treatment for relief of pain (where no other tariff code is applicable) |
436.10 |
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8513 |
Emergency crown |
714.15 |
+L |
T |
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(Not applicable to temporary crowns placed during routine crown and bridge preparation) |
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8515 |
Re-cementing of inlay, crown or bridge, per abutment |
276.90 |
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T |
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8517 |
Re-implantation of an avulsed tooth, including fixation as required |
739.16 |
+L |
T |
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Provisional treatment |
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8521 |
Provisional splinting - extracoronal wire, per sextant |
594.31 |
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8523 |
Provisional splinting - extracoronal wire plus resin, per sextant |
870.23 |
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8527 |
Provisional splinting - intercoronal wire or pins or cast bar, plus amalgam or resin, per dental unit included in the splint |
276.90 |
+L |
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8529 |
Provisional crown Crown utilized as an interim restoration for at least six weeks during restorative treatment to allow adequate time for healing or completion of other procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, changing vertical dimension, completing periodontal therapy or cracked tooth syndrome. This code should not be utilised for a temporary crown in a routine prosthetic restoration |
714.15 |
+L |
T |
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8530 |
Preformed metal crown |
606.30 |
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T |
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Occlusal adjustment |
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8551 |
Major occlusal adjustment This procedure can not be carried out without study models mounted on an adjustable articulator |
826.42 |
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8553 |
Minor occlusal adjustment |
640.47 |
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Ceramic and/or resin bonded inlays and veneers In some of the procedures below (e.g. Direct hybrid inlays) +L may not apply |
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8554 |
Bonded veneers |
2082.89 |
+L |
T |
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8555 |
One surface |
2684.76 |
+L |
T |
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8556 |
Two surfaces |
3876.27 |
+L |
T |
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8557 |
Three surfaces |
6246.72 |
+L |
T |
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8558 |
Four or more surfaces |
6246.72 |
+L |
T |
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Gold restorations (only applicable with prior authorization) |
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8571 |
One surface |
1289.26 |
+L |
T |
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8572 |
Two surfaces |
1863.98 |
+L |
T |
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8573 |
Three surfaces |
2885.44 |
+L |
T |
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8574 |
Four or more surfaces |
2885.44 |
+L |
T |
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8577 |
Pin retention |
430.66 |
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T |
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Posts and copings |
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8581 |
Single post |
715.66 |
+L |
T |
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8582 |
Double post |
1029.43 |
+L |
T |
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8583 |
Triple post |
1290.42 |
+L |
T |
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8587 |
Copings |
616.22 |
+L |
T |
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8589 |
Cast core with pins |
1016.82 |
+L |
T |
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Preformed posts and cores |
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8591 |
Core build-up, including all pins Refers to the building up of an anatomical crown when a restorative crown will be placed, whether or not pins are used |
714.15 |
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T |
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8593 |
Prefabricated post and core in addition to crown |
1323.96 |
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T |
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Core is built around a prefabricated post(s).
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Implants |
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8592 |
Osseo-integrated abutment restoration, per abutment |
4410.28 |
+L |
T |
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8600 |
Cost of implant components |
Rule 013 |
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9190 |
Exposure of a single osseo-integrated implant and placement of a transmucosal element |
1047.84 |
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9191 |
Exposure of a second osseo-integrated implant and placement of a transmucosal element in the same jaw |
785.70 |
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9192 |
Exposure of a third and subsequent osseo-integrated implant in the same jaw, per implant |
523.15 |
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Connectors |
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8597 |
Locks and milled rests |
292.21 |
+L |
T |
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8599 |
Precision attachments |
714.15 |
+L |
T |
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Crowns |
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8601 |
Cast three-quarter crown |
2885.44 |
+L |
T |
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8603 |
Cast gold crown (authorization needed) |
2885.44 |
+L |
T |
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8605 |
Acrylic veneered gold crown |
3211.77 |
+L |
T |
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8607 |
Porcelain jacket crown |
2885.44 |
+L |
T |
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8609 |
Porcelain veneered metal crown |
3602.87 |
+L |
T |
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Bridges (Retainers as above) |
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8611 |
Sanitary pontic |
2176.92 |
+L |
T |
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8613 |
Posterior pontic |
2682.82 |
+L |
T |
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8615 |
Anterior pontic |
2885.44 |
+L |
T |
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Resin bonded retainers |
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8617 |
Per abutment |
888.84 |
+L |
T |
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Per pontic (see 8611, 8613, 8615) |
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Conservative treatment for temporo-mandibular joint dysfunction |
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8625 |
Bite plate for TMJ dysfuntion |
1101.63 |
+L |
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8621 |
First visit for treatment of TMJ dysfunction |
251.11 |
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8623 |
Follow-up visit for TMJ dysfunction |
187.32 |
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The number of visits and fees therefore depend on the relationship between the practitioner and the patient, and the problems involved in the case |
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Endodontic procedures |
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Root canal therapy |
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Procedure codes 8631, 8633 and 8636 include all X-rays and repeat visits |
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8631 |
Root canal therapy, first canal |
2525.18 |
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T |
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8633 |
Each additional canal |
630.96 |
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T |
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8636 |
Re-preparation of previously obturated canal, per canal |
421.54 |
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T |
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Other endontic procedures |
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8635 |
Apexification of root canal, per visit |
421.74 |
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T |
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8637 |
Hemisection of a tooth, resection of a root or tunnel preparation (as an isolated procedure) |
1177.76 |
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T |
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9015 |
Apicectomy including retrograde root filling where necessary - anterior tooth |
1397.44 |
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T |
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9016 |
Apicectomy including retrograde root filling where necessary - posterior tooth |
2087 55 |
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T |
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8640 |
Removal of fractured post or instrument from root canal |
738.76 |
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T |
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Prosthetics (Removable) |
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8641 |
Complete upper and lower dentures without primary complications |
7212.14 |
+L |
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8643 |
Complete upper and lower dentures without major complications |
9360.76 |
+L |
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8645 |
Complete upper and lower dentures with major complications |
11513.24 |
+L |
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8647 |
Complete upper or lower denture without primary complications |
5045.49 |
+L |
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8649 |
Complete upper or lower denture without major complications |
5764.29 |
+L |
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8651 |
Complete upper or lower denture with major complications
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6482.70 |
+L |
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8661 |
Diagnostic dentures (inclusive of tissue conditioning treatment |
5764.29 |
+L |
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8662 |
Remounting and occlusal adjustment of dentures |
829.71 |
+L |
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8663 |
Chrome cobalt base base for full denture (extra charge) |
1736.77 |
+L |
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8664 |
Remount of crown or bridge for extensive prosthetics |
845.41 |
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8665 |
Re-base, per denture |
1163.40 |
+L |
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8667 |
Soft base, per denture (heat cured) |
1735.41 |
+L |
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8668 |
Tissue conditioner, per denture |
430.46 |
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8669 |
Intra-oral reline of complete or partial denture |
640.47 |
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8671 |
Metal (e.g. Chrome cobalt or gold) partial denture |
5764.29 |
+L |
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8672 |
Additional fee for altered cast technique for partial denture |
225.70 |
+L |
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8674 |
Additive partial denture |
2612.04 |
+L |
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8679 |
Repairs |
292.21 |
+L |
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8273 |
Additional fee where impression is required for 8679 |
133.79 |
+L |
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8275 |
Adjustment of denture |
133.79 |
+L |
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(After six months or for a patient of another practitioner)
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