Surgery is a branch of medical practice that treats injuries, diseases, and deformities by the physical removal, repair, or readjustment of organs and tissues, often involving cutting into the body.
How Much Does Surgery Cost In South Africa
R408 for a GP and R4,131 for a surgeon: Here’s what average medical events cost in SA
Medical aids paid an average of R408 per visit to a general practitioner last year, new numbers show – as long as the consultation was not in a hospital.
The average pathology event cost roughly between R4,000 and R4,700, depending on whether it was out of the hospital or in.
The average costs recorded for medical events were
Out-of hospital visit to the GP: R408
GP in hospital: R1,037
Surgeons out of hospital: R1,369
Surgeons in hospital: R4,131
Anaesthesia out of hospital: R2,063
Anaesthesia in hospital: R3,667
Pathology out of hospital: R4,049
Pathology in hospital: R4,674
Radiology out of hospital: R1,475
Radiology in hospital: R2,109
Dentists out of hospital: R1,494
Dentists in hospital: R2,661
Specialists overall came in at R1,243 per event outside of hospitals, while in-hospital services cost an average of R1,621 each.
The numbers do not incorporate high – and rising – out-of-pocket expenditure by medical aid members recorded via their medical scheme.
How much does a physician charge in South Africa?
R408 for a GP and R4,131 for a surgeon: Here’s what average medical events cost in SA. Medical aids paid an average of R408 per visit to a general practitioner last year, new numbers show – as long as the consultation was not in a hospital.
How do you calculate the cost of surgery?
Routine or Non-Emergency Care
Find out the exact name of the procedure, and how it’s referred to in the medical billing system, referred to as Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) or CPT codes.
Find out the price paid for that procedure by Medicare in your locale.
Now it’s time for a little spadework.