Billing Policies - Dr Andre G van der Westhuizen

billing policies

We are contracted in with the following Medical Aids:

Discovery Health
Fedhealth
Nedgroup
Gems

MEDICAL AID	IN ROOMS	IN HOSPITAL
Fedhealth Nedgroup Gems	Consultation fees need to be settled at your appointment.	Account will be submitted directly to your medical aid. No co-payments are applicable.
Discovery Health	Consultation fees need to be settled at your appointment.	Account will be submitted directly to your medical aid. A co-payment may be applicable depending on your plan type.
Patients not on the above mentioned Medical Aids	Consultation fees need to be settled at your appointment.	A cost estimate will be sent to you which is payable prior to admission.
Private Patients	Consultation fees need to be settled at your appointment.	A cost estimate will be sent to you which is payable prior to admission.

Please contact the rooms to find out the amount of your co-payment if applicable.
All co-payments are payable prior to admission.
Patients will be liable for any accounts not settled by your medical aid within 60 days.

We accept cash, debit and credit cards.
Following your appointment a statement will be emailed to you, this can be submitted to your medical aid for reimbursement.
Please note: Your medical aid may not reimburse the full amount. This is dependent on which medical aid you are on, your plan type and your medical savings.