Cost is an important part of planning any procedure. Here is how sedation fees work with Joburg Sedation.
The sedation fee is separate
Sedation is billed separately from your dentist’s or doctor’s fee for the treatment itself. You will receive a separate account from Joburg Sedation.
Medical aid
Joburg Sedation accepts all South African medical aids and submits your sedation claim directly on your behalf. How much your scheme pays depends on your plan and the procedure, so it is worth checking your benefits beforehand. We can help with the information your medical aid needs.
Cash rates
Cash rates are available for patients without medical aid, or when a medical aid does not cover sedation. Rates are based on the sedation time:
- 30 minutes: R3 300
- 1 hour: R4 300
- 1 hour 30 minutes: R5 500
- 2 hours: R7 000
- 2 hours 30 minutes: R8 000
- 3 hours: R9 000
How the time is calculated
The time is quoted for the sedation (anaesthetic) procedure, not for how long your dental or surgical treatment takes. It includes pre-anaesthetic preparation and the time needed for you to wake up from the sedation. Sedation doesn’t usually exceed three hours.
Often more affordable than theatre
Because in-rooms sedation avoids hospital and theatre fees, it is often a more affordable option, especially when medical aid does not cover theatre costs.
See our fees and medical aid page for full details.
Talk to Dr Khan
If you have questions about sedation for your procedure, call or WhatsApp Dr Khan on 071 646 1513, or get in touch here. Dentists and doctors can also book a sedation team for their rooms.
This article is general information and not a substitute for medical advice. Dr Khan assesses every patient individually before sedation.