2022 Gastroenterology Reimbursement and Coding Update: Concrete Solutions to Strengthen Your Foundation in GI Coding and Billing (On-Demand) | November 2021-Preview into 2023 E&M Changes

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Video Summary

In this video, Dr. Littenberg discusses the changes and potential new codes in medical billing for 2023. He emphasizes the importance of thinking outside the box and exploring services that may not be currently provided but could generate additional revenue. Dr. Littenberg highlights the discrepancy between normal medical inflation rates and potential cuts in Medicare fees, urging caution in considering billing practices. He discusses underbilling for level five services in gastroenterology and the potential for increased revenue if these services are appropriately billed. He also mentions other services that can be billed for but are often overlooked, such as tobacco cessation counseling, chronic care management, prolonged services, and in-office procedures. Dr. Littenberg also touches on future developments, including remote electronic monitoring and therapeutic monitoring, and how these may impact billing practices in the future. He concludes by discussing imminent changes in consultation codes and other billing considerations. Overall, the video provides insights and recommendations for healthcare providers to maximize revenue by exploring and appropriately billing for a wider range of services.

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Glenn D. Littenberg, MD, MACP, FASGE

Keywords

medical billing

2023

revenue generation

underbilling

gastroenterology

tobacco cessation counseling

chronic care management