Table 1

HRG classification and cost of relevant procedures

HRGHRG descriptionNational tariff (2009–2010) (£)National tariff+ average MFF (2009–2010) (£)National tariff +average MFF (2010–2011) (£)
BZ02ZPhacoemulsification cataract extraction and lens implant750.00809.07799.37
BZ03ZNon-phacoemulsification cataract surgery947.001021.59951.47
BZ12ZCornea/sclera—category 2944.001018.351498.41
BZ21ZVitreous retinal procedures—category 3893.00963.341693.66
BZ22ZVitreous retinal procedures—category 2847.00913.711360.32
BZ24CNon-surgical ophthalmology (with length of stay 1 day or less and age 19 years and over)519.00559.88482.21
OPFUP specialty 130Outpatient follow-up attendance ophthalmology53.0057.1772.28
V05 & V06A&E standard tariff80.0086.3093.85
  • HRG, Health Resource Group; MFF market forces factor; A&E, Accident and Emergency Department; OPFUP outpatient follow-up.