Below is a list of the Categories (Diagnosis and Treatment Pairs) constituting the Prescribed Minimum Benefits (PMB) Package under Section 29(1)(o) of the Medical Schemes Act (listed by Organ-System chapter).
NOS means “not otherwise specified”.
| CODE |
CONDITION |
TREATMENT For more in-depth explanation, click here |
|---|
| 906A |
Acute generalised paralysis, including polio and Guillain-Barre |
Medical management; ventilation and plasmapheresis |
| 341A |
Basal ganglia, extra-pyramidal disorders; other dystonias |
NOS Initial diagnosis; initiation of medical management |
| 950A |
Benign and malignant brain tumours, treatable |
Medical and surgical management which includes radiation therapy and chemotherapy |
| 49A |
Compound/ depressed fractures of skull |
Craniotomy/ craniectomy |
| 213A |
Difficulty in breathing, eating, swallowing, bowel, or bladder control due to non-progressive neurological (including spinal) condition or injury |
Medical and surgical management; ventilation |
| 83A |
Encephalocele; congenital hydrocephalus |
Shunt; surgery |
| 902A |
Epilepsy (status epilepticus, initial diagnosis, candidate for neurosurgery) |
Medical management; ventilation; neurosurgery |
| 211A |
Intraspinal and Intracranial abscess |
Medical and surgical management |
| 905A |
Meningitis – acute and subacute |
Medical and surgical management |
| 513A |
Myasthenia gravis; muscular dystrophy; neuro-myopathies NOS |
Initial diagnosis; initiation of medical management; therapy for acute complications and exacerbations |
| 510A |
Peripheral nerve injury with open wound |
Neuroplasty |
| 940A |
Reversible CNS abnormalities due to other systemic disease Medical and surgical management |
| 1A |
Severe / moderate head injury: hematoma / oedema with loss of consciousness |
Medical and surgical management; ventilation |
| 84A |
Spina Bifida |
Surgical management |
| 941A |
Spinal cord compression, ischaemia or degenerative disease NOS |
Medical and surgical management |
| 901A |
Stroke – due to hemorrhage, or ischaemia |
Medical management; surgery |
| 28A |
Subarachnoid and intracranial hemorrhage / hematoma; compression of brain |
Medical and surgical management |
| 305A |
Tetanus |
Medical management; ventilation |
| 265A |
Transient cerebral ischaemia; life-threatening cerebrovascular conditions NOS |
Evaluation; medical management; surgery |
| 109A |
Vertebral dislocations/ fractures, open or closed with injury to spinal cord |
Repair /reconstruction; medical management; inpatient rehabilitation up to 2 months |
| 684A |
Viral meningitis, encephalitis, myelitis and encephalomyelitis |
Medical management |
| CODE |
CONDITION |
TREATMENT |
|---|
| 47B |
Acute orbital cellulitis |
Medical and surgical management |
| 394B |
Angle-closure glaucoma |
Iridectomy; laser surgery; medical and surgical management |
| 586B |
Bell’s palsy; exposure keratoconjunctivitis |
Tarsorrhaphy; medical and surgical management |
| 950B |
Cancer of the eye and orbit – treatable |
Medical and surgical management, which includes radiation therapy and chemotherapy |
| 901B |
Cataract; aphakia |
Extraction of cataract; lens implant |
| 911B |
Corneal ulcer; Superficial injury of eye and adnexa |
Conjunctival flap; medical management |
| 405B |
Glaucoma associated with disorders of the lens |
Surgical management |
| 386B |
Herpes zoster & herpes simplex with ophthalmic complications |
Medical management |
| 389B |
Hyphaema |
Removal of blood clot; observation |
| 485B |
Inflammation of lacrimal passages |
Incision; medical management |
| 909B |
Open wound of eyeball and other eye structures |
Medical and surgical management |
| 407B |
Primary and open angle glaucoma with failed medical management |
Trabeculectomy; other surgery |
| 419B |
Purulent endophthalmitis |
Vitrectomy |
| 922B |
intraocular foreign body |
Surgical management |
| 904B |
Retinal detachment, tear and other retinal disorders |
Vitrectomy; laser treatment; other surgery |
| 906B |
Retinal vascular occlusion; central retinal vein occlusion |
Laser surgery |
| 409B |
Sympathetic uveitis and degenerative disorders and conditions of globe; sight threatening thyroid optopathy |
Enucleation; medical management; surgery |
| CODE |
CONDITION |
TREATMENT |
|---|
| 33C |
Acute and chronic mastoiditis |
Mastoidectomy; medical management |
| 482C |
Acute otitis media |
Medical and surgical management, including myringotomy |
| 900C |
Acute upper airway obstruction, including croup, epiglottitis and acute laryngotracheitis |
Medical management; intubation; tracheostomy |
| 950C |
Cancer of oral cavity, pharynx, nose, ear, and larynx – treatable |
Medical and surgical management, which includes chemotherapy and radiation therapy |
| 241C |
Cancrum oris |
Medical and surgical management |
| 38C |
Choanal atresia |
Repair of choanal atresia |
| 133C |
Cholesteatoma |
Medical and surgical management |
| 910C |
Chronic upper airway obstruction, resulting in cor pulmonale |
Medical and surgical management |
| 901C |
Cleft palate and/or cleft lip without airway obstruction |
Repair |
| 12C |
Deep open wound of neck, including larynx; fracture of larynx or trachea, open |
Medical and surgical management; ventilation |
| 346C |
Epistaxis – not responsive to anterior packing |
Cautery / repair / control hemorrhage |
| 521C |
Foreign body in ear and nose |
Removal of foreign body; and medical and surgical management |
| 29C |
Foreign body in pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchus & esophagus |
Removal of foreign body |
| 339C |
Fracture of face bones, orbit, jaw; injury to optic and other cranial nerves |
Medical and surgical management |
| 219C |
Leukoplakia of oral mucosa, including tongue |
Incision/excision; medical management |
| 132C |
Life-threatening diseases of pharynx NOS, including retropharyngeal abscess |
Medical and surgical management |
| 457C |
Open wound of ear-drum |
Tympanoplasty; medical management |
| 240C |
Peritonsillar abscess |
Incision and drainage of abscess; tonsillectomy; medical management |
| 347C |
Sialoadenitis; abscess / fistula of salivary glands |
Surgery |
| 543C |
Stomatitis, cellulites and abscess of oral soft tissue; Vincent’s angina |
Incision and drainage; medical management |
| CODE |
CONDITION |
TREATMENT |
|---|
| 903D |
Bacterial, viral, fungal pneumonia |
Medical management, ventilation |
| 158D |
# Respiratory failure, regardless of cause # |
Medical management; oxygen; ventilation |
| 157D |
Acute asthmatic attack; pneumonia due to respiratory syncytial virus in persons under age 3 |
Medical management |
| 125D |
Adult respiratory distress syndrome; inhalation and aspiration pneumonias |
Medical management; ventilation |
| 315D |
Atelectasis (collapse of lung) |
Medical and surgical management; ventilation |
| 340D |
Benign neoplasm of respiratory and intrathoracic organs |
Biopsy; lobectomy; Medical management; radiation therapy |
| 950D |
Cancer of lung, bronchus, pleura, trachea, mediastinum & other respiratory organs – treatable |
Medical and surgical management, which includes chemotherapy and radiation therapy |
| 170D |
Empyema and abscess of lung |
Medical and surgical management |
| 934D |
Frank haemoptysis |
Medical and surgical management |
| 203D |
Hypoplasia and dysplasia of lung |
Medical and surgical management |
| 900D |
Open fracture of ribs and sternum; multiple rib fractures; flail chest |
Medical and surgical management, ventilation |
| 5D |
Pneumothorax and haemothorax |
Tube thoracostomy / thoracotomy |
| CODE |
CONDITION |
TREATMENT |
|---|
| 155E |
Myocarditis; cardiomyopathy; transposition of great vessels; hypoplastic left heart syndrome |
Medical and surgical management; cardiac transplant |
| 108E |
Pericarditis |
Medical and surgical management |
| 907E |
Acute and subacute ischemic heart disease, including myocardial infarction and unstable angina |
Medical management; surgery; percutaneous procedures |
| 284E |
Acute pulmonary heart disease and pulmonary emboli |
Medical and surgical management |
| 35E |
Acute rheumatic fever |
Medical management |
| 908E |
Aneurysm of major artery of chest, abdomen, neck, – Unruptured or ruptured NOS |
Surgical management |
| 26E |
Arterial embolism/thrombosis: abdominal aorta, thoracic aorta |
Medical and surgical management |
| 204E |
Cardiac failure: acute or recent deterioration of chronic cardiac failure |
Medical treatment |
| 98E |
Complete, corrected and other transposition of great vessels |
Repair |
| 97E |
Coronary artery anomaly |
Anomalous coronary artery ligation |
| 309E |
Diseases and disorders of aortic valve NOS |
Aortic valve replacement |
| 210E |
Diseases of endocardium; endocarditis |
Medical management |
| 314E |
Diseases of mitral valve |
Valvuloplasty; valve replacement; medical management |
| 902E |
Disorders of arteries: visceral |
Bypass graft; surgical management |
| 18E |
Dissecting or ruptured aortic aneurysm |
Surgical management |
| 915E |
Gangrene; severe atherosclerosis of arteries of extremities; diabetes mellitus with peripheral circulatory disease |
Medical and surgical management including amputation |
| 294E |
Giant cell arteritis, Kawasaki disease, hypersensitivity angiitis |
Medical management |
| 450E |
Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia |
Excision |
| 901E |
Hypertension – acute life-threatening complications and malignant hypertension; renal artery stenosis and other curable hypertension |
Medical and surgical management |
| 111E |
Injury to major blood vessels – trunk, head and neck, and upper limbs |
Repair |
| 19E |
Injury to major blood vessels of extremities |
Ligation |
| 903E |
Life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias |
Medical and surgical management, pacemakers, cardioversion |
| 900E |
Life-threatening complications of elective cardiac and major vascular procedures |
Medical and surgical management |
| 497E |
Multiple valvular disease |
Surgical management |
| 355E |
Other aneurysm of artery – peripheral |
Surgical management |
| 905E |
Other correctable congenital cardiac conditions |
Surgical repair; medical management |
| 100E |
Patent ductus arteriosus; aortic pulmonary fistula – persistent |
Ligation |
| 209E |
Phlebitis & thrombophlebitis, deep Ligation and division; |
medical management |
| 914E |
Rheumatic pericarditis; rheumatic myocarditis |
Medical management |
| 16E |
Rupture of papillary muscle |
Medical and surgical management |
| 627E |
Shock / hypotension – life-threatening |
Medical management; ventilation |
| 99E |
Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) |
Total repair tetralogy |
| 93E |
Ventricular septal defect – persistent |
Closure |
| CODE |
CONDITION |
TREATMENT |
|---|
| 920F |
Anal Fissure; Anal fistula Fissurectomy ; Fistulectomy; |
medical management |
| 41F |
Abscess of intestine |
Drain abscess; medical management |
| 489F |
Acquired hypertrophic pyloric stenosis and other disorders of the stomach and duodenum |
Surgical management |
| 254F |
Acute diverticulitis of colon |
Medical and surgical management, including colon resection |
| 124F |
Acute vascular insufficiency of intestine |
Colectomy |
| 337F |
Amoebiasis; typhoid |
Medical management |
| 264F |
Anal and rectal polyp |
Excision of polyp |
| 9F |
Appendicitis |
Appendectomy |
| 952F |
Cancer of retroperitoneum, peritoneum, omentum & mesentery – treatable |
Medical and surgical management, which includes chemotherapy and radiation therapy |
| 950C |
Cancer of the gastro-intestinal tract, including oesophagus, stomach, bowel, rectum, anus – treatable |
Medical and surgical management, which includes chemotherapy and radiation therapy |
| 95F |
Congenital anomalies of upper alimentary tract – excluding tongue |
Medical and surgical management |
| 214F |
Oesophageal stricture |
Dilatation; surgery |
| 516F |
Oesophageal varices |
Medical management; surgical shunt; sclerotherapy |
| 902F |
Gastric or intestinal ulcers with hemorrhage or perforation |
Surgery; endoscopic diagnosis; medical management |
| 901F |
Gastroenteritis and colitis with life-threatening haemorrhage or dehydration, regardless of cause |
Medical management |
| 6F |
Hernia with obstruction and/or gangrene; uncomplicated hernias under age 18 |
Repair; bowel resection |
| 20F |
Intestinal obstruction without mention of hernia; symptomatic foreign body in stomach, intestines, colon & rectum |
Excision; surgery; medical management |
| 232F |
Paralytic ileus |
Medical management |
| 498F |
Peritoneal adhesion |
Surgical management |
| 3F |
Peritonitis, regardless of cause |
Medical and surgical management |
| 555F |
Rectal prolapse |
Partial colectomy |
| 292F |
Regional enteritis; idiopathic proctocolitis – acute exacerbations and complications only |
Medical and surgical management |
| 900F |
Rupture of intra-abdominal organ |
Repair; splenectomy; resection |
| 507F |
Thrombosed and complicated haemorrhoids |
Haemorrhoidectomy; incision |
| CODE |
CONDITION |
TREATMENT |
|---|
| 325G |
Acute necrosis of liver |
Medical management |
| 327G |
Acute pancreatitis |
Medical management, and where appropriate, surgical management |
| 36G |
Budd-Chiari syndrome, and other venous embolism and thrombosis |
Thrombectomy / ligation |
| 910G |
Calculus of bile duct with cholecystitis |
Medical management; cholecystectomy; other open or closed surgery |
| 950G |
Cancer of liver, biliary system and pancreas – treatable |
Medical and surgical management |
| 255G |
Cyst and pseudocyst of pancreas |
Drainage of pancreatic cyst |
| 156G |
Disorders of bile duct |
Excision; repair |
| 910G |
Gallstone with cholecystitis and/or jaundice |
Medical management; cholecystectomy; other open or closed surgery |
| 743G |
Hepatorenal syndrome |
Medical management |
| 27G |
Liver abscess; pancreatic abscess |
Medical and surgical management |
| 911G |
Liver failure; hepatic vascular obstruction; inborn errors of liver metabolism; biliary atresia |
Liver transplant, other surgery, medical management |
| 231G |
Portal vein thrombosis |
Shunt |
| CODE |
CONDITION |
TREATMENT |
|---|
| 353H |
Abscess of bursa or tendon |
Incision and drainage |
| 32H |
Acute osteomyesliti |
Medical and surgical management |
| 950H |
Cancer of bones – treatable |
Medical and surgical management, which includes chemotherapy and radiation therapy |
| 206H |
Chronic osteomyelitis |
Incision and drainage |
| 902H |
Closed fractures/ dislocations of limb bones / epiphyses – excluding fingers and toes |
Reduction / relocation |
| 85H |
Congenital dislocation of hip; coxa vara and valga; congenital clubfoot |
Repair / reconstruction |
| 147H |
Crush injuries of trunk, upper limbs, lower limbs, including blood vessels |
Surgical management; ventilation; acute renal dialysis |
| 491H |
Dislocations / fractures of vertebral column without spinal cord injury |
Medical management; surgical stabilisation |
| 500H |
Disruptions of the achilles / quadriceps tendons |
Repair
|
| 178H |
Fracture of hip |
Reduction; hip replacement |
| 445H |
Injury to internal organs |
Medical and surgical management |
| 900H |
Open fracture / dislocation of bones and joints |
Reduction / relocation; medical and surgical management |
| 34H |
Pyogenic arthritis |
Medical and surgical management |
| 901H |
Traumatic amputation of limbs, hands, feet, and digits |
Replantation / amputation |
| CODE |
CONDITION |
TREATMENT |
|---|
| 465J |
Acute lymphadenitis |
Incision and drainage; medical management |
| 900J |
Burns, greater than 10% of body surface, or more than 5% involving head, neck, hands, perineum |
Debridement; free skin graft; medical management |
| 950J |
Cancer of breast – treatable |
Medical and surgical management, which includes chemotherapy and radiation therapy |
| 954J |
Cancer of skin, excluding malignant melanoma – treatable |
|
| 952J |
Cancer of soft tissue, including sarcomas and malignancies of the adnexa – treatable |
Medical and surgical management, which includes chemotherapy and radiation therapy |
| 349J |
Cellulitis and abscesses with risk of organ or limb damage or septiceamia if untreated; necrotizing fasciitis |
Medical and surgical management |
| 901J |
Disseminated bullous skin disease, including pemphigus, pemphigoid, epidermolysis bullosa, epidermolytic hyperkeratosis |
Medical management |
| 951J |
Lethal midline granuloma |
Medical management, which includes radiation therapy |
| 953J |
Malignant melanoma of skin – treatable |
Medical and surgical management, which includes radiation therapy |
| 373J |
Non-superficial open wounds – non life-threatening |
Repair |
| 356J |
Pyoderma; body, deep-seated fungal infections |
Medical management |
| 112J |
Toxic epidermal necrolysis and staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome; Stevens-Johnson syndrome |
Medical management |
| CODE |
CONDITION |
TREATMENT |
|---|
| 331K |
Acute thyroiditis |
Medical management |
| 951K |
Benign and malignant tumours of pituitary gland with/without hypersecretion syndromes |
Medical and surgical management; radiation therapy |
| 30K |
Benign neoplasm of islets of Langerhans |
Excision of tumour; medical management |
| 950K |
Cancer of endocrine system, excluding thyroid – treatable |
Medical and surgical management, which includes chemotherapy and radiation therapy |
| 952K |
Cancer of thyroid – treatable; carcinoid syndrome |
Medical and surgical management, which includes chemotherapy and radiation therapy |
| 61K |
Congenital hypothyroidism |
Medical management |
| 902K |
Disorder of adrenal secretion NOS |
Medical management; adrenalectomy |
| 447K |
Disorders of parathyroid gland; benign neoplasm of parathyroid gland |
Medical and surgical management |
| 904K |
Hyper and hypothyroidism with life-threatening complications or requiring surgery |
Medical management, Surgery |
| 31K |
Hypoglycemic coma; hyperglycemia; diabetic ketoacidosis |
Medical management |
| 236K |
Iron deficiency; vitamin and other nutritional deficiencies – life-threatening |
Medical management |
| 901K |
Life-threatening congenital abnormalities of carbohydrate, lipid, protein and amino acid metabolism |
Medical management |
| 903K |
Life-threatening disorders of fluid and electrolyte balance, NOS |
Medical management |
| CODE |
CONDITION |
TREATMENT |
|---|
| 354L |
Abscess of prostate |
Turp; drain abscess |
| 904L |
Acute and chronic pyelonephritis; renal and perinephric abscess |
Medical and surgical management |
| 903L |
Acute glomerulonephritis and nephritic syndrome |
Medical management |
| 954L |
Cancer of penis and other male genital organ – treatable |
Medical and surgical management, which includes chemotherapy and radiation therapy |
| 953L |
Cancer of prostate gland – treatable |
Medical and surgical management, which includes chemotherapy and radiation therapy |
| 950L |
Cancer of testis – treatable |
Medical and surgical management, which includes chemotherapy and radiation therapy |
| 952L |
Cancer of urinary system including kidney and bladder – treatable |
Medical and surgical management, which includes chemotherapy and radiation therapy |
| 906L |
Congenital anomalies of urinary system – symptomatic and life-threatening |
Nephrectomy / repair |
| 901L |
End stage renal disease regardless of cause |
Dialysis and renal transplant where Department of Health criteria are met only (see criteria published in GPS 004-9001) |
| 900L |
Hyperplasia of the prostate, with acute urinary retention or obstructive renal failure |
Transurethral resection; medical management |
| 905L |
Obstruction of the urogenital tract, regardless of cause |
Catheterisation; surgery; endoscopic removal of obstructing agent: lithotripsy |
| 436L |
Torsion of testis |
Orchidectomy; repair |
| 43L |
Trauma to the urinary system including ruptured bladder |
Cystorrhaphy; suture; repair |
| 289L |
Ureteral fistula (intestinal) |
Nephrostomy |
| 359L |
Vesicoureteral reflux |
Medical management; replantation |
| CODE |
CONDITION |
TREATMENT |
|---|
| 539M |
Abscesses of Bartholin’s gland and vulva |
Incision and drainage; medical management |
| 288M |
Acute pelvic inflammatory disease |
Medical and surgical management |
| 954M |
Cancer of Cervix – treatable |
Medical and surgical management, which includes radiation therapy and chemotherapy |
| 952M |
Cancer of ovary – treatable |
Medical and surgical management, which includes radiation therapy and chemotherapy |
| 950M |
Cancer of uterus – treatable |
Medical and surgical management, which includes radiation therapy and chemotherapy |
| 953M |
Cancer of vagina, vulva and other female genital organs NOS – treatable |
Medical and surgical management, which includes radiation therapy and chemotherapy |
| 960M |
Cervical and breast cancer screening |
Cervical smears; periodic breast examination |
| 645M |
Congenital abnormalities of the female genitalia |
Medical and surgical management |
| 266M |
Dysplasia of cervix and cervical carcinoma-in-situ; cervical condylomata |
Medical and surgical management |
| 53M |
Ectopic pregnancy |
Surgery |
| 460M |
Fistula involving female genital tract |
Closure of fistula |
| 951M |
Hydatidiform mole; choriocarcinoma |
D & C; hysterectomy; chemotherapy |
| 902M |
Infertility (Explanatory Note 9 of Annexure A of Regulations) |
Medical and surgical management |
| 528M |
Menopausal management, anomalies of ovaries, primary and secondary amenorrhoea, female sex hormones abnormalities NOS, including hirsutism |
Medical and surgical management, including hormone replacement therapy |
| 434M |
Non-inflammatory disorders and benign neoplasms of ovary, fallopian tubes and uterus |
Salpingectomy; oophorectomy; hysterectomy; medical and surgical management |
| 237M |
Sexual abuse, including rape |
Medical management; psychotherapy |
| 903M |
Spontaneous abortion |
Medical and surgical manegment |
| 435M |
Torsion of ovary |
Oophorectomy; ovarian cystectomy |
| 530M |
Uterine prolapse; cystocele |
Surgical repair |
| 296M |
Voluntary termination of pregnancy |
Induced abortion; medical and surgical management |
| CODE |
CONDITION |
TREATMENT |
|---|
| 67N |
# Low birth weight (under 1000g) with respiratory difficulties |
# Medical management not including ventilation |
| 967N |
# Low birth weight (under 2500 grams & > 1000g) with respiratory difficulties |
# Medical management, including ventilation; intensive care therapy |
| 71N |
Birth trauma for baby |
Medical management; surgery |
| 901N |
Congenital systemic infections affecting the newborn |
Medical management, ventilation |
| 904N |
Haematological disorders of the newborn |
Medical management |
| 54N |
Necrotizing enterocolitis in newborn |
Medical and surgical management |
| 74N |
Neonatal and infant GIT abnormalities and disorders, including malrotation and atresia |
Medical and surgical management |
| 902N |
Neonatal endocrine, metabolic and toxin-induced conditions |
Medical management |
| 903N |
Neurological abnormalities in the newborn |
Medical management |
| 52N |
Pregnancy |
Antenatal and obstetric care necessitating hospitalisation, including delivery |
| 56N |
Respiratory conditions of newborn |
Medical management; ventilation |
| CODE |
CONDITION |
TREATMENT |
|---|
| 50S |
Syphilis – congenital, secondary and tertiary |
Medical management |
| 168S |
# HIV-infection |
# HIV voluntary counseling and testing
Co-trimoxazole as preventative therapy Screening and preventative therapy for TB, Diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections
Pain management in palliative care
Treatment of opportunistic infections, Prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV
Post-exposure prophylaxis following occupational exposure or sexual assault
Medical management and medication, including the provision of anti-retroviral therapy, and ongoing monitoring for medicine effectiveness and safety, to the extent provided for in the national guidelines applicable in the public sector |
| 260S |
# Imminent death regardless of diagnosis |
# Comfort care; pain relief; hydration |
| 113S |
Acquired haemolytic anaemias |
Medical management |
| 901S |
Acute leukemias, lymphomas |
Medical management, which includes chemotherapy, radiation therapy, bone marrow transplantation |
| 277S |
Anaerobic infections – life threatening |
Medical management; hyperbaric oxygen |
| 48S |
Anaphylactic shock |
Medical management; ventilation |
| 900S |
Aplastic anemia; agranulocytosis; other life-threatening hereditary immune deficiencies |
Bone marrow transplantation; medical management |
| 197S |
Botulism |
Medical management |
| 338S |
Cholera; rat-bite fever |
Medical management |
| 196S |
Chronic Granulomatous disease |
Medical management, which includes radiation therapy |
| 916S |
Coagulation defects |
Medical management |
| 246S |
Cysticercosis; other systemic cestode infection |
Medical management |
| 903S |
Deep-seated (excluding nail infections), disseminated and systemic fungal infections |
Medical management; surgery |
| 44S |
Erysipelas |
Medical management |
| 179S |
Hereditary angioedema; angioneurotic oedema |
Medical and surgical management |
| 174S |
Hereditary haemolytic anaemias (e.g. sickle cell); dyserythropoietic anemia (congenital) |
Medical management |
| 201S |
Herpetic encephalitis; Reye’s syndrome |
Medical management |
| 913S |
Immune compromise NOS and associated life-threatening infections NOS |
Medical management |
| 912S |
Leprosy and other systemic mycobacterial infections, Excluding tuberculosis |
Medical management |
| 336S |
Leptospirosis; spirochaetal infections NOS |
Medical management |
| 252S |
Life-threatening anaemia NOS |
Medical management; transfusion |
| 908S |
Life-threatening conditions due to exposure to the elements, including hypo and hyperthermia; lighting strikes |
Medical management |
| 907S |
Life-threatening rickettsial and other arthropod-borne diseases |
Medical management |
| 172S |
Malaria; trypanosomiasis; other life-threatening parasitic disease |
Medical management |
| 904S |
Metastatic infections; septiceamia |
Medical management |
| 910S |
Multiple myeloma and chronic leukaemias |
Medical management which includes chemotherapy and radiation therapy |
| 247S |
Poisoning by ingestion, injection, and non-medicinal agents |
Medical management |
| 911S |
Sexually transmitted diseases with systemic involvement not elsewhere specified |
Medical management |
| 128S |
Tetanus; anthrax; Whipple’s disease |
Medical management |
| 122S |
Thalassemia and other haemoglobinopathies – treatable |
Medical management; bone marrow transplant |
| 316S |
Toxic effect of gasses, fumes, and vapors |
Medical therapy |
| 11S |
Tuberculosis |
Diagnosis and acute medical management; successful transfer to maintenance therapy in accordance to DOH guidelines |
| 937S |
Tumour of internal organ (excludes skin): unknown whether benign or malignant |
Biopsy |
| 15S |
Whooping cough, diptheria |
Medical management |
| CODE |
CONDITION |
TREATMENT |
|---|
| 182T |
Abuse or dependence on Psychoactive substance, including alcohol |
Hospital-based management up to 3 weeks/year |
| 910T |
Acute delusional mood, anxiety, personality, perception disorders and organic mental disorder caused by drugs |
Hospital-based management up to 3 days |
| 901T |
Acute stress disorder accompanied by recent significant trauma, including physical or sexual abuse |
Hospital admission for psychotherapy / counselling up to 3 days, or up to 12 outpatient psychotherapy / counselling contacts |
| 910T |
Alcohol withdrawal delirium; alcohol intoxication delirium |
Hospital-based management up to 3 days leading to rehabilitation |
| 908T |
Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa |
Hospital-based management up to 3 weeks/year or minimum of 15 outpatient contacts per year |
| 903T |
Attempted suicide, irrespective of cause |
Hospital-based management up to 3 days or up to 6 outpatient contacts |
| 184T |
Brief reactive psychosis |
Hospital-based management up to 3 weeks/year |
| 910T |
Delirium: Amphetamine, Cocaine, or other psychoactive substance Hospital-based management up to 3 days |
| 902T |
Major affective disorders, including unipolar and bipolar depression |
Hospital-based management up to 3 weeks/year (including inpatient electro-convulsive therapy and inpatient psychotherapy) or outpatient psychotherapy of up to 15 contacts |
| 907T |
Schizophrenic and paranoid delusional disorders |
Hospital-based management up to 3 weeks/year |
| 909T |
Treatable dementia |
Admission for initial diagnosis; management of acute psychotic symptoms – up to 1 week |