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A patient with polyps in 2012 missed their 2019 recall and returned in 2024. Should this be billed as screening or history of polyps? Is two negative scopes required before resuming screening, or is the 10-year gap enough to consider it screening?
To see a decrease in the number of errors on pathology reports upon reconciling. These errors are a combination of mistakes from [pathology company] and [endoscopy unit] staff.
Upper GI Bleeding. A 56-year-old male with a history of alcoholic cirrhosis presents to the ER with new onset bright red bloody emesis. It began two hours ago. He had three episodes of bright red bloody emesis before arriving in the ER.
Diversity in medicine is critical to providing equitable, high-quality health care to all patients. In its second year, the ASGE Elevate Leadership Retreat for early-career physicians underrepresented in medicine took place at the ASGE IT&T Center.
Every September, a global movement takes place to highlight the importance of childhood cancer. Childhood Cancer Awareness Month is symbolized by a gold ribbon, which represents all forms of pediatric cancer.
A patient had a normal screening colonoscopy in 2016, but due to a redundant colon, the provider recommends a 7-year follow-up. Can the next exam be billed as a screening using DX Q43.2, possibly with code G0105?
This project aims to reduce biohazard waste in our endoscopy unit by training staff and using visual reminders, helping lower the unit’s carbon footprint and align with GI society guidelines on climate-conscious clinical practices.
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.
A provider asked if 46221 can be billed twice in one visit for different hemorrhoid degrees (e.g., 46221 K64.1 and 46221-59 K64.2). Coding software accepted it, but is this valid coding practice for the same procedure on different hemorrhoid sites?
The endoscopy department has been seeing a high percentage of cancellations/no-shows over the past few years. One factor that the GI and endoscopy department lacked was a registered nurse (RN) to prep patients, answer questions and confirm appointments.
A 46-year-old white male presents with a complaint of “abnormal liver labs.” He states his liver labs have been slightly elevated over the past nine months. He is asymptomatic.
In today’s rapidly evolving health care landscape, the patient-doctor relationship is more important than ever.
An analysis of the benefits and challenges of implementing artificial intelligence solutions in gastroenterology practices.
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.
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.