2026 Gastroenterology Reimbursement and Coding Update (Virtual)

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The 2026 Reimbursement and Coding Update is a virtual course offered by the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) designed to prepare participants for upcoming changes in gastrointestinal (GI) practice coding and reimbursement. Scheduled for November 15, 2025, the course covers critical updates including HR1 and Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) changes, documentation guidelines, distinctions between screening and surveillance colonoscopies, and the use of unlisted procedure codes. It also addresses emerging topics such as the impact of artificial intelligence on documentation and key coding questions from 2025.<br /><br />Participants will engage with real-world case studies to develop strategies for revenue cycle management, avoid billing errors, and optimize coding for ancillary services like anesthesia and pathology. The curriculum addresses implementing all 2026 CPT changes for GI, understanding evaluation and management service levels based on medical decision-making or time, leading coding teams effectively, applying coding for new GI technologies, resolving GI-specific coding issues, and navigating post-pandemic CMS telehealth updates.<br /><br />ASGE offers this live course accredited for a maximum of 8.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians and non-physician participants can claim their credits through ASGE’s Learning Management System (GI LEAP). The course maintains strict standards of scientific rigor, content neutrality, and HIPAA compliance, with subject matter experts disclosing any potential conflicts of interest.<br /><br />The educational activity aligns with professional competencies emphasizing medical knowledge, practice-based learning, patient-centered care, and evidence-based practice. ASGE aims to enhance participants’ knowledge, skills, and professional performance to improve care quality and compliance in GI endoscopy practices. Faculty and planners have disclosed relevant financial relationships, all thoroughly mitigated to ensure integrity.<br /><br />For more information, course access, or continuing education credit claims, participants are directed to ASGE’s learning portal and can contact education@asge.org with any questions.

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2026 Reimbursement Update

Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

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EM Coding

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Medical Decision Making

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