Catheter-free ambulatory pH test for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD)
Medical Services Advisory Committee
Record ID 32015000443
English
Authors' recommendations:
After considering the strength of the available evidence in relation to the safety, clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of catheter-free ambulatory pH testing for the diagnosis of GORD, MSAC supported public funding of a new MBS item for catheter-free ambulatory pH testing for the diagnosis of GORD in patients who have:
a) failed catheter-based pH monitoring; or
b) who are not suitable for catheter-based pH monitoring due to nasopharyngeal anatomy.
MSAC supported disaggregation of the proposed fee to remove the cost of the device and reader system. The fee should be for professional services only, including, administration of the device and associated endoscopy procedure for placement, analysis and interpretation of the data and all attendances for providing the service.
The service should be available to patients in-hospital or out of hospital with Medicare extended safety net applying.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2014
URL for published report:
http://www.msac.gov.au/internet/msac/publishing.nsf/Content/1203-public
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Australia
MeSH Terms
- Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
- Predictive Value of Tests
Contact
Organisation Name:
Medical Services Advisory Committee
Contact Address:
MSAC (MDP 107), GPO Box 9848, Canberra, ACT 2601, Australia. Tel: +61 2 6289 6811; Fax: +61 2 6289 8799.
Contact Name:
msac.secretariat@health.gov.au
Contact Email:
msac.secretariat@health.gov.au
Copyright:
Medical Services Advisory Committee (MSAC)
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