Ring Pessary Management
POAC Funding of Ring Pessaries
As of October 2025, the funding of Ring Pessaries has been extended to cover Auckland, Counties Manukau and Waitemata Districts.
Credentialed Providers
To refer to one of the credentialed clinics, simply provide patient with a referral letter and the contact list to phone and schedule an appointment.
Claiming
Submit referral via POAC in the normal way via the POAC PMS form, using the diagnosis code 'Ring Pessaries' and selecting from service lines below:
Fitting of a new pessary: $172.50
New pessary required: Claim at cost
Insertion of new pessary: $86.25
Review post insertion (4-6 weeks): $86.25 consult OR $172.50 if new pessary required
Ongoing review every 6 months: $86.25
Credentialing Process
For information on becoming credentialed contact the GP liaison for women's health Dr Sue Tutty by email Sue.Tutty@middlemore.co.nz