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2026 Gastroenterology Reimbursement and Coding Update Course

November 15, 2025, 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

*US Central Time

Course Directors:
Glenn D. Littenberg, MD, MACP, FASGE
Kathleen A. Mueller, RN, CPC, QMC, QGMC, CCS-P, ICD-10 Proficient
Edward Sun, MD, MBA, FASGE
Kristin Vaughn, CPC, QMC, QMGC, CPMA, ICDCT-CM

Location:
Virtual

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Step into 2026 with confidence by getting ahead of the curve! This powerhouse virtual course will walk you through the latest reimbursement updates, including HR1 and MPFS changes, along with helping you navigate:

  • Documentation guidelines
  • Screening vs. surveillance colonoscopy
  • Unlisted procedure codes
  • And more!

Through real-world case studies, you’ll uncover strategies to strengthen revenue cycle management, avoid common billing pitfalls and optimize coding for ancillary services like anesthesia and pathology. Plus, explore hot-button topics like AI’s impact on documentation and the top coding questions from 2025.

Walk away with actionable solutions to boost your practice’s financial performance and stay compliant. Secure your spot today and make next year your most successful yet!

Participants will be able to:

  • Implement all CPT changes affecting GI practice in 2026
  • Understanding leveling of Evaluation and Management Services based on medical decision making and/or time
  • Employ best practices for leading your coding team
  • Apply coding strategies for new and emergent GI technology
  • Evaluate and resolve GI-specific coding issues
  • Navigate through the CMS post-pandemic telehealth updates

Glenn D. Littenberg, MD, MACP, FASGE

Unio Healthcare

Pasadena, CA

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

AskMueller Consulting, LLC

Lenzburg, IL

Edward Sun, MD, MBA, FASGE

Peconic Bay Medical Center

Stony Brook, New York

Kristin Vaughn, CPC, QMC, QMGC, CPMA, ICDCT-CM

AskMueller Consulting, LLC

Lenzburg, IL

November 15, 2025

Print Agenda

*US Central Time

7:30 AM - 7:35 AM

Course Directors’ Welcome and Introductions

Edward Sun, MD, MBA, FASGE
7:35 AM - 8:15 AM

Breaking News: 2026 Preview and Current Issues Impacting GI Practice

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

8:15 AM - 8:30 AM

Changes to Reimbursement Landscape- HR1 and MPFS

Edward Sun, MD, MBA, FASGE
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Overview of E&M Documentation Guidelines - A Physician’s Perspective

Edward Sun, MD, MBA, FASGE
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Examples for both Medical Decision Making and Time Driven Visits

Kristin Vaughn, CPC, QMC, QMGC, CPMA, ICDCT-CM

9:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Questions and Answers

9:45 AM - 10:00 AM

Break

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Screening versus Surveillance Colonoscopy

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

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Proper Documentation for Advanced Endoscopy: Reimbursement Tips when Billing Unlisted Procedure Codes

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

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Best Practices in Coding for Ancillary Services: Anesthesia, Pathology, Infusions and Diagnostic Studies

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

12:00 PM - 12:15 PM

Questions and Answers

12:15 PM - 12:30 PM

Lunch Break

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

Top OIG, RAC and other alphabet agency issues

Kristin Vaughn, CPC, QMC, QMGC, CPMA, ICDCT-CM

1:00 PM - 1:15 PM

How Might AI Affect Documentation, Coding and Compliance?

Glenn D. Littenberg, MD, MACP, FASGE

1:15 PM - 1:45 PM

Overview of Split-Shared/Incident-to Guidelines and Documentation Requirements: Not Just for Medicare!!!

Kristin Vaughn, CPC, QMC, QMGC, CPMA, ICDCT-CM
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM

Strengthening Revenue Cycle Management from Start to Finish

Kristin Vaughn, CPC, QMC, QMGC, CPMA, ICDCT-CM
Kathleen A. Mueller, RN, CPC, QMC, QMGC, CCS-P, ICD-10 Proficient

2:45 PM - 3:15 PM

The Other E&M We Do But (commonly) Forget to Bill For

Glenn D. Littenberg, MD, MACP, FASGE

3:15 PM - 3:30 PM

Break

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Electronic Medical Records: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Top 10 2025 Coding Questions/Issues Received by ASGE

Kathleen A. Mueller, RN, CPC, CGCS, CCS-P, CMSCS, PCS, CCC 
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Your Questions and Priorities: Roundtable Discussion

5:00 PM -

Adjourn

Agenda Subject to Change.

Registration Fees

 MemberNon-Member
Individual$250 $350
Group*$450$550

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Note: For the group registration option, units may add up to 10 team members to take advantage of the group registration rate.

Registration Options

  • Click here to register online
  • Call 630.573.0600 Monday through Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm CT to register by phone
  • If you would like to submit a check, please make it payable to ASGE and mail to:

    American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
    Attention: 2024 Gastroenterology Reimbursement and Coding Update Course
    P.O. Box 809055, Chicago, IL 60680-9055
    Attention: 2026 Reimbursement & Coding Course

View ASGE’s Policies and Procedures for information on Cancellation & Refunds.

ASGE CME Statement

The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. ASGE designates this live activity for a maximum of 8.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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