Manometry
Esophageal manometry, also known as an esophageal motility study, is a test used to diagnose problems involving the movement and function of your esophagus
pH-Z Impedance
The equipment used in the esophageal pH test consists of a small probe that is inserted through your nostril and positioned near the lower esophagus.
Professional staff
Procedures done in your rooms, theatre, ward,
or our rooms. Patient reports sent
next day. We assist with authorisations.
Manometry & pH-Z Impedance Procedures
At the reflux centre our high-resolution manometry will determine if you have any esophageal motility disorders, and our pH-Z impedance equipment can detect if you have reflux and the severity of your reflux.
Esophageal Manometry
What does esophageal manometry diagnose?
Esophageal manometry, also known as an esophageal motility study, is a test used to diagnose problems involving the movement and function of your esophagus (the tube that runs from your throat to your stomach)…. Esophageal manometry is used when you have a chronic reflux or swallowing problems that cannot be explained.
24-Hour pH Impedance
Your doctor may order a 24-hour pH impedance to evaluate your reflux. This procedure monitors your pH level (level of acidity) for a prolonged period.
Why It’s Performed?
Doctors may use this test to measure how often acid leads from your esophagus into your stomach, and if this acid is related to your symptoms. Your esophagus has a muscle at the entrance to the stomach in order to keep food from coming back up into the esophagus. If this valve is not working properly, you may experience heartburn, pain or coughing.
We are contracted by all the major medical aids in South Africa.
We can assist you with your medical aids to obtain authorizations or to confirm if you have enough funds available for the procedure.
If you would like to deal with your medical aid here are all the codes, you will need as well as the practice number your medical aid will require.
High resolution manometry
Procedure codes: 1582, 1584
ICD 10 Code: K21.9
Practice Number: 4208838 Dr G L Van Wyk
pH-z impedance
Procedure codes: 1584, 1585
ICD 10 Code: K21.9