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My journey has been anything but linear. It’s been a continuous process of growth, challenges and, most importantly, learning. I’ve come to understand that true success extends beyond knowledge and skills.
April marks Minority Health Month, a time to reflect on the importance of health equity and the collective effort needed to ensure all communities have access to quality care.
Our community is united in the fight against colorectal cancer, to amplify our collective voice at the national, state and local levels to raise awareness that colorectal cancer is a preventable and treatable disease when detected in time.
If a balloon sweep during an ERCP removes only sludge without stones, can we report Code 43264, or can we only report Code 43260 for the base ERCP?
To significantly reduce the environmental impact of endoscopy procedures by minimizing waste generation and implement practices that lower carbon footprint in endoscopy.
N.O. is a 29-year-old male presenting with six weeks of generalized pruritus. He initially attributed the generalized pruritus to dry skin; however, over the past two weeks, the pruritus has intensified and become persistent.
Colorectal cancer is no longer a condition that predominantly affects older adults. There has been a marked increase among younger individuals.
We are reviewing the new 2025 telehealth codes (CPT 98000-98016). Will Medicare cover these codes?
Patient falls can be devastating and are a preventable complication of hospital care, particularly in the elderly population. It is estimated that 700,000 to 1 million patient falls occur in U.S. hospitals.
A 56-year-old male with a history of cardiovascular disease s/p coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) developed new-onset left lower quadrant abdominal cramping on postoperative day 2.
As a gastroenterologist, I have seen firsthand how two central pillars, trust and communication, can unlock potential opportunities for patients to better manage their conditions.
As one of the recipients of the 2024 Endoscopic Training Award, I had the privilege of attending an Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) training fellowship course.
We’ve received denials from multiple payers for Code 99223 despite high-risk MDM and appropriate documentation. The code was denied after consultation review. What’s the best way to appeal this decision?
The GI endoscopy service determined by using patient experience and complaint data that patients were frequently not receiving adequate discharge instructions.
A 69-year-old woman is evaluated for longstanding dysphagia to solids. She reports daily episodes of dysphagia for more than five years and prior endoscopies have been unrevealing.