The Practice Code Numbering System (PCNS) of BHF is a list of unique practice billing codes for providers of healthcare services in South Africa, Namibia and Lesotho.
All healthcare providers who service medical scheme members are required to obtain a practice number from BHF. This number must be quoted on every claim submitted by the provider to the medical scheme. In the absence of such a number the claim can not be processed by the scheme.
It should be noted that, under the conditions stipulated by the Council for Medical Schemes for the administration of the PCN system, it is required that all the users of the system are required to contribute towards the running and maintenance of the system through the payment of annual registration renewal fees. Of the 45 000 healthcare practitioners registered on the system, BHF has de-activate 1 100 practice numbers as from the 15 August 2008 for non-payment.
Healthcare service providers not yet registered on the PCNS database may download an application form application form and view the requirements necessary to register for a practice number
This procedure may also be used by healthcare facilities wishing to download accreditation criteria and applications forms.
This link may also be used by those providers already registered on the PCNS database and who wish to update current practice details
BHF is the custodian of the the Practice Code Number System (PCNS), which is an index of healthcare service providers registered on a database. Its purpose is to identify registered healthcare professionals and facilities duly authorised by the relevant statues. The system enables healthcare practitioners to practise legally and is critical for reimbursement of claims, when services are rendered to medical scheme members. BHF scrutinises the references and qualifications of all applicants before registering them on the system and ensures compliance with applicable legislation.
The system enables healthcare service providers and medical schemes to determine the legitimacy of any professional, identify his/her status and area of practice. It thus also serves as a tool to minimise fraud and abuse by illegitimate practitioners.
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Should you wish to obtain further copies of the CD at a cost of R40.00 per CD, please contact Estelle Nelson on, 011 537 0241 or via email to clientservices@bhfglobal.com or call Client Services on 0861 30 20 10, to place an order.
The ICD-10 Coding Standards document was compiled with the aim of documenting all coding standards agreed on by the National Task Team.
The Council for Medical Schemes and the National Department of Health support the implementation of ICD-10 in the public and private health sector. This is a diagnostic coding standard that was adopted by the National Department of Health in 1996 and is now the responsibility of the National Health Information System of South Africa (NHISSA). It is a diagnostic coding standard that is accepted by all the parties as the coding standard of choice. [Reference – Final Document, ICD-10 implementation, August 2004]
Please click here to download the ICD-10 Coding Standards document Version 1.06 dated September 2007
The account or statement contemplated in section 59(1) of the Act must contain the following:
To view your statement or make an online payment, please type in the last 7 digits of your practice number below and use your practice number as a reference.
On-line credit card payment
| Year | New Registration | Registration Renewal | Over Recovery | Year | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | R 95.00 | R 90.00 | R 90.00 | ||
| 2004 | R 95.00 | R 90.00 | R 90.00 | ||
| 2005 | R 103.00 | R 103.00 | R 38.00 | 2003 | R 65.00 |
| 2006 | R 63.00 | R 63.00 | R 26.00 | 2004 | R 37.00 |
| 2007 | R 80.00 | R 76.92 | R 46.92 | 2005 | R 30.00 |
| 2008 | R 86.00 | R 71.30 | R 21.30 | 2006 | R 50.00 |
Your annual registration fee may be paid in any of the following ways:
By cheque at the South African Post Office
Please present your Registration Renewal Reminder to the Post Office teller. The unique barcode on the Registration Renewal Reminder allows for processing of your payment.
NB: Cheques should be made out to SA Post Office.
Please note that this is the recommended form of payment
On-line credit card payment via the Internet
To view your statement and make an on-line payment, please click here
Debit cards
Please note that this form of payment only applies to payments made in person at the PCNS offices, 37 Bath Avenue, Rosebank, Johannesburg.
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