2027 Gastroenterology Reimbursement & Coding

2027 Gastroenterology Reimbursement and Coding

November 14, 2026, 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

November 14, 2026 7:30 AM

*US Central Time

Course Directors:
Glenn D. Littenberg, MD, MACP, MASGE
Edward Sun, MD, MBA, FASGE

Location:
Virtual

The 2027 Gastroenterology Reimbursement and Coding Update course will equip participants with the knowledge needed to navigate 2027 changes in GI coding and reimbursement. Attendees will gain insights into current reimbursement challenges impacting GI Units and learn from expert faculty through case studies. These strategies and processes can be implemented in your practice to enhance your practice's financial performance. Discover why this course continues to attract numerous participants year after year.

Participants will be able to:

Implement all CPT changes affecting GI practice in 2027
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, MASGE

Unio Healthcare

Pasadena, CA

Edward Sun, MD, MBA, FASGE

Peconic Bay Medical Center

Stony Brook, NY

November 14, 2026

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*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 in GI: What's Now and What's Next for 2027

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

8:15 AM -
8:45 AM

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

Edward Sun, MD, MBA, FASGE

8:45 AM -
9:15 AM

Documentation Best Practices for Moderate to High-Complexity E/M Visits

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

9:15 AM -
9:30 AM

Questions and Answers

9:30 AM -
9:45 AM

Break

9:45 AM -
10:15 AM

Screening, Surveillance, or Diagnostic Colonoscopy? The Details Make the Difference

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

10:15 AM -
10:45 AM

Advanced Endoscopy: Document It, Support It, Get It Paid

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

10:45 AM -
11:45 AM

Beyond the Scope: Navigating GI Ancillary Services

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

11:45 AM -
12:00 PM

Questions and Answers

12:00 PM -
12:15 PM

Lunch Break

12:15 PM -
12:45 PM

OIG, RAC & Friends: Navigating the Compliance Alphabet

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

12:45 PM -
1:00 PM

How Might AI Affect Documentation, Coding and Compliance?

Glenn D. Littenberg, MD, MACP, MASGE

1:00 PM -
1:30 PM

When Medical Necessity Is Questioned: Is Your Documentation Ready?

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

1:30 PM -
2:30 PM

From Patient to Payment: The GI Revenue Cycle

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

2:30 PM -
3:00 PM

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

Glenn D. Littenberg, MD, MACP, MASGE

3:00 PM -
3:15 PM

Break

3:15 PM -
3:45 PM

Payer Policies Impacting GI

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

3:45 PM -
4:00 PM

Reimbursement Deep-Dive: Practice Expense, Efficiency and G2211 Updates

Edward Sun, MD, MBA, FASGE

4:00 PM -
4:30 PM

You Asked, ASGE Answers: Top 10 Coding Questions for 2026

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.

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