2025 Gastroenterology Reimbursement and Coding Update (Virtual)

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The "2025 Gastroenterology Reimbursement and Coding Update" virtual course, scheduled on November 16, 2024, aims to equip participants with the necessary skills and knowledge for effective GI coding and billing. The course, conducted by experts like Dr. Edward Sun, Kathleen Mueller, and Kristin Vaughn, covers critical updates, strategies, and insights about the reimbursement landscape for gastroenterology in 2025.<br /><br />The agenda begins with breaking news in the field, including updates on G2211 and telehealth, highlighting how these elements impact GI practice. The course provides a comprehensive overview of Evaluation and Management (E&M) documentation guidelines from both a physician’s and a coder's perspective. Participants will engage with practical examples of medical decision-making and time-driven visits.<br /><br />Specific sessions explore the differences between screening and diagnostic colonoscopies and emphasize the importance of proper documentation, especially for advanced endoscopy procedures using unlisted procedure codes. The course also references important ICD-10 updates and offers tips on best practices for coding ancillary services like anesthesia, pathology, infusions, and diagnostic studies.<br /><br />Additional sessions address leadership and auditing within coding teams, as well as the potential impact of artificial intelligence on documentation, coding, and compliance. The course will review split-shared/incident-to guidelines applicable beyond Medicare and outline common reasons for GI denials and strategies to avoid them.<br /><br />Participants will also delve into perfecting documentation to establish medical necessity, understand the nuances of often-overlooked E&M services, and the dual nature of electronic medical records. A session will also focus on the top 10 coding questions/issues raised in 2024, culminating in a roundtable discussion to address participants' queries and priorities.<br /><br />The event concludes with a comprehensive Q&A segment, allowing participants to clarify doubts and engage in collaborative exchange.
Keywords
Gastroenterology
Reimbursement
Coding
E&M documentation
Telehealth
ICD-10 updates
Artificial intelligence
Medical necessity
Colonoscopy
Coding compliance