- Country: USA
- Region: NY
- City: New York
- City area: 10038
- Address: 80 Maiden Ln, Ste 1204
Performed in our offices in Union Square/Chelsea, Midtown, Financial District, and the Upper East Side, NY, capsule endoscopy allows taking images of the gastrointestinal tract insides and using them for medical diagnosis. Our team of highly skilled gastroenterologists provides state-of-the-art procedures at Manhattan Gastroenterology. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please get in touch with one of our offices.
What Is Capsule Endoscopy?
Endoscopy means “seeing inside” in Latin. The procedure allows your healthcare provider to see the inner surfaces of your gastrointestinal tract. The kind of camera involved, sometimes called a pill cam, makes capsule endoscopy different from conventional tube endoscopy. With capsule endoscopy, you swallow a tiny camera encased in a clear, smooth shell. The camera takes pictures of your digestive system as it moves down your esophagus, into your stomach, and through your small intestine.
As the pill-sized camera moves through your digestive system, it transmits thousands of images to a recording device you wear around your waist or neck. At Manhattan Gastroenterology, we offer services based on the indication and will gladly discuss its uses with you in detail.
What Can Capsule Endoscopy Do It and Why Is It Beneficial?
Traditional endoscopy and colonoscopy procedures allow your doctor to check the upper and lower portions of your gastrointestinal tract, but cameras cannot view the middle portions, which include the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum of the small intestine. Capsule endoscopy sheds light on the middle regions of the gastrointestinal tract without exploratory surgery. Swallowing the tiny camera can reveal the source of gastrointestinal bleeding, detect bowel inflammation from Crohn’s disease, find tumors, and see ulcers. People with celiac disease can benefit from this type of endoscopy by getting a definitive diagnosis and monitoring intestinal inflammation without an invasive procedure.
How Much Does This Test Cost?
Without insurance, capsule endoscopy can cost anywhere from $900 to $2,625 on average. The capsule itself might cost between $500 to $1,300. However, this is less expensive than a colonoscopy, which can range between $800 and $4000 or more. Some insurance policies may not cover this procedure. Check with your insurance company before scheduling to ensure that capsule endoscopy is covered.
Read more: https://www.manhattangastroenterology.com/procedures/small-bowel-capsule/
For more information about Manhattan Gastroenterology practice or to schedule an appointment, don't hesitate to contact the Downtown Gastroenterology at (646) 813-2095.
Working Hours:
Monday: 7:30 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday: 7:30 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday: 7:30 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday: 7:30 am - 7:00 pm
Friday: 7:30 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED
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Manhattan Gastroenterology
80 Maiden Ln, Ste 1204
New York, NY 10038
(646) 813-2095
Downtown/Financial, NY Office: https://www.manhattangastroenterology.com/gastroenterologist-downtown-financial-district/
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