2022 Gastroenterology Reimbursement and Coding Update: Concrete Solutions to Strengthen Your Foundation in GI Coding and Billing | November 2021-Your Questions and Priorities: Roundtable Discussion

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Video Summary

The video discusses various topics related to billing and coding in gastroenterology. It begins by addressing the question of whether there is a way to get paid for H. pylori treatment after an EGD and positive gastric biopsy results. The speaker explains that relaying biopsy results and sending antibiotics is considered part of post-op care and not usually billable unless it becomes more complicated. The video then moves on to discuss billing for various procedures and tests, such as ultrasound, infusion, fibroscan, and manometry. It explains that the payment varies depending on the specific test and who performs it. The speaker also discusses the importance of documenting biopsy findings in detail, especially when evaluating the entire colon. They recommend being specific about the biopsied areas and the reasons behind the biopsies. The video concludes with a question about billing for EGD with control of bleeding for non-bleeding AVM in the duodenum. The speaker explains that it can be billed as either control of bleeding or ablation, depending on the circumstances. Overall, the video provides insights into various billing and coding considerations in gastroenterology. No credits are mentioned.

Keywords

billing and coding

gastroenterology

H. pylori treatment

EGD

biopsy findings

colon evaluation

control of bleeding