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Case 30: Pancreatic Cystic Neoplasm

A 77 year old male with past medical history of HTN, HLD, prediabetes, obesity, COPD, AAA who initially underwent an CT abdomen pelvis WWO in 6/2013 for evaluation for nephrolithiasis which noted a 1.3 x 2.2 cm cystic structure in the neck of pancreas.
ASGE Answers Your Coding Questions

We understand that for studies we bill for interpretation, the service date is the read date. However, Medicare/Medicaid states for studies like Bravo and capsule endoscopy, it should be the ingestion date. Can you please clarify?
Leverage the ASGE Quality Star to Promote Your Unit’s Commitment to Quality

Now more than ever, demonstrating your GI team's commitment to high-quality, safe, patient-centered care is critical.
Digital Health Revolution: Transforming Gastroenterology Care Through Innovation

As gastroenterologists, we’re no strangers to technological change. From high-definition endoscopes to advanced biologics, innovation has always driven improvements in our field.
Optimizing Endoscopy Efficiency Across Settings: Practical Lessons from ASCs and Hospitals

Efficiency in endoscopic practice is more than just throughput—it’s about delivering safe, timely, and patient-centered care while maintaining the well-being of the healthcare team.
ASGE Answers Your Coding Questions

When a note is signed, is it a legal document and should it not be unlocked to make any changes? Moreover, should any changes be made in an addendum?
Improving patient access to colonoscopy/endoscopy by increasing room utilization

We have noticed that there are often rooms being underutilized for entire or partial days and that the patient backlog of procedures has increased.
Case 29: Diarrhea

A 63-year-old male with a history of hypertension, well-controlled on amlodipine, presents with chronic diarrhea, bloating, and unintentional weight loss of 15 pounds over six months.
Silent Epidemic: Addressing Liver Disease as a Major Population Health Challenge

A Growing and Often Missed BurdenMetabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) has emerged as a major public health threat, one that is often under-recognized due to its silent progression.
Quality Counts: Choosing the Right QI Project for Your GI Practice

Quality improvement (QI) in gastroenterology (GI), is a phrase that is often uttered in conferences, meetings, and on societal websites. It’s a concept that gastroenterologists know is important, but formal training in QI initiatives is not standardized.
Rethinking the Role of the Endoscopy Technician: Advancing to the Endoscopy Expert

The role of the endoscopy technician has traditionally been underrecognized within the gastrointestinal (GI) procedural team. Historically, technicians have received limited formal education, often relying on on-the-job training from senior colleagues.
Navigating GI Fellowship: Lessons, Reflections and Real Talk from Those Who’ve Been There

Starting fellowship is a big step, but you're not alone. ASGE offers tips, strategies, and reflections from GI fellows to help you thrive in training and prepare for board exams with confidence.
Welcome to Your First Year of GI Fellowship and to ASGE

Welcome to your first year of GI fellowship and to ASGE, your professional home!As you begin this exciting new chapter, ASGE is here to support you every step of the way.
Education Corner June 2025

Mark your calendars for education designed for trainees at every stage of fellowship hosted at the ASGE Institute for Training and Technology facility in Downers Grove, IL and/or participate virtually.
From Pakistan to Pancreas Research: A Fellow’s Research Journey

My research journey began during my fourth year of medical school in Pakistan, where I initially had limited exposure to formal research training.

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