In terms of the provisions of the Medical Schemes Act, 1998 and the regulations promulgated under the Act, accounts rendered by a dietitian must contain the following particulars:
· The name and practice code number of the referring practitioner (where applicable).
· The name of the member.
· The name of the patient.
· The name of the medical scheme.
· The membership number of the member.
· The practice code number and name of practitioner.
· The nature and cost of the treatment.
· The date on which the service was rendered.
· The relevant diagnostic codes and NHRPL item code numbers relating to the health service rendered.