Video-capsule manufacturer Given Imaging of Yoqneam, Israel, reported that the central consultation committee for reimbursement issues of Germany's Federal Chamber of Physicians has approved reimbursement for capsule endoscopy for obscure gastrointestinal bleeding following inconclusive upper and lower endoscopy.
Capsule endoscopy received the code A707 under the Gebuehrenordnung fuer Aerzte (GOAe) or physician's tariff, the company said. The decision is effective immediately, and provides reimbursement for 8.2 million German citizens who are covered by private insurance, according to Given.
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
April 13, 2005
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