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ASGE Answers Your Coding Questions

ASGE members may submit coding inquiries electronically to codingquestions@asge.org. When submitting a question, please allow at least three business days for a response.
QI Spotlight: Appropriate Disposal of Waste

Successful applicants to the ASGE Endoscopy Unit Recognition Program submit a summary of a recently conducted quality improvement (QI) project as part of the application process.
Advancing Chronic GI Care: Strategies and Insights for GI Physicians

Gut issues are on the rise in the U.S., impacting an estimated 60 to 70 million Americans. According to research conducted by the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), 40 percent of Americans put off daily activities due to bowel issues.
ASGE Supports ESD Fellowship Hub Focused on Africa and the Middle East

ASGE endorsed the ESD Fellowship Hub, a groundbreaking educational initiative aimed at advancing endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) techniques across Africa and the Middle East.
Global Highlights: ASGE's Travel and Member Engagement

ASGE's Travel and Member Engagement ENDOCON 2024, New Delhi, India ESGE Days 2024, Berlin, Germany JGES-ASGE Joint Symposium, 107th Congress of JGES, Tokyo, Japan ASGE’S Partnership With WEO at ENDO 2024, 4th World Congress of GI Endoscopy, Seoul, Korea
ASGE Answers Your Coding Questions

Below is our featured Coding Question of the Month that could be beneficial to your practice.
QI Spotlight: Addressing Cancellations and No-Shows

The quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) project in the spotlight this month looked at cancellations and no-shows.
Case 21: Liver

APP Angle: ASGE Advanced Practice Provider Case of the Month
Beyond the Office Visit: Enhancing Patient-Doctor Relationships in the Age of Information and Limited Resources

In today’s rapidly evolving health care landscape, the patient-doctor relationship is more important than ever.
How Artificial Intelligence Can Enhance Operational Efficiency and Prevent Physician Burnout in Gastroenterology

An analysis of the benefits and challenges of implementing artificial intelligence solutions in gastroenterology practices.
“What Advice Would You Give Your Younger Self While Navigating GI Fellowship?”

“What Advice Would You Give Your Younger Self While Navigating GI Fellowship?”
Journey of a GI Fellow: From Training to Teaching

Journey of a GI Fellow: From Training to Teaching
When the Specialist Wants to Subspecialize: Things to Consider for the New Fellow

When the Specialist Wants to Sub-specialize: Things to Consider for the New Fellow
Readmission and Adverse Event Reporting

Our thanks to Pravina Khant, MSN, RN, who shares a detailed review of the readmission and adverse event reporting system Hartford HealthCare Digestive Health Institute has implemented across its system.
Case 20: Esophagus

A 35-year-old White male with no significant medical history presented to the emergency room with a complaint of “I can’t swallow.” Approximately two hours ago, while eating chicken for dinner, he suddenly had trouble swallowing.

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