As you prepare to transition into full clinical practice, understanding the business side of medicine — including coding, reimbursement, and payment — is essential. That’s why ASGE is launching the GI Billing Playbook, a new feature in each edition of the Trainee Advisor, designed to help you build foundational knowledge in these areas.
Each issue will break down key concepts, offer practical tips, and answer questions to help you navigate this critical part of your career with confidence. Members of the ASGE Reimbursement Committee, including myself, will be contributing their expertise to guide you through the complexities of coding and payment.
For our inaugural edition, we’re diving into the archives to bring you Reimbursement 101, a module from our Early Career Practice Management Essentials On Demand Course, developed specifically for fellows and early career physicians. This online module includes four interactive segments, each under 15 minutes:
- Module 1: Components of Reimbursement
- Module 2: The Reimbursement Process
- Module 3: Physician Coding and Payment
- Module 4: The Importance of Complete Documentation
Let’s develop your billing playbook together and get you prepared with vital tools in documentation, coding, and reimbursement.
Have a question about coding or reimbursement? We want to hear from you! Submit your questions to the Trainee Advisor at membership@asge.org , and we’ll feature answers in future editions.
Author
Dr. Edward Sun is Associate Medical Director at Peconic Bay Medical Center. Dr. Sun serves as Chair of the ASGE Reimbursement Committee.