2024 Gastroenterology Reimbursement and Coding Update | November 2023-Breaking News: 2024 Preview and Current Issues Impacting GI Practice

Breaking News: 2024 Preview and Current Issues Impacting GI Practice

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Video Summary

In this video, the presenter discusses various topics related to medical billing and coding for gastroenterology. They start by polling the audience on their beverage choices and number of team members listening. They then discuss changes to the 2024 fee schedule for ambulatory surgical centers and physician services, as well as updates to the CMS screening colonoscopy guidelines and new CPT and ICD-10 codes. They highlight the importance of including specific indications for colonoscopy procedures and discuss the use of modifiers for follow-up screenings after positive stool-based tests. The presenter also mentions issues related to medical decision-making, documentation of risk factors, and correct coding for various diagnoses and procedures. They conclude by mentioning upcoming presentations on ICD-10 and HCC risk adjustment, E&M codes, and other topics relevant to gastroenterology.

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Kathleen A. Mueller, RN, CPC, QMC, QGMC, CCS-P, ICD-10 Proficient

Keywords

medical billing

coding

gastroenterology

ambulatory surgical centers

CMS screening colonoscopy guidelines

CPT codes

ICD-10 codes