Given Imaging Announces Reimbursement in Japan for Expanded PillCam SB(R) Indications

Given Imaging

today announced that Japan's Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) has issued reimbursement codes for the PillCam Patency Capsule for use with PillCam SB® and for the PillCam SB video capsule for expanded indications for patients with known or suspected small bowel disease, including the visualization and diagnosis of Crohn's disease. PillCam SB may now be used as a first line tool without the need for upper or lower endoscopy.