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  • Prioritizing Your Health and Wellness for Optimal Patient Care

    June 12, 2024

    The field of gastroenterology, like many other medical specialties, is undergoing a gradual but significant transformation. However, one area that remains a challenge is the underrepresentation of women in leadership roles.

  • Answers Your Coding Questions

    May 10, 2024

    The patient has a J-pouch, and the physician states in his procedure notes that the scope was advanced through the anus to the ileorectal anastomosis, and “J-Pouch seen, Ileum” (exact words in the notes).

  • Documenting Anticoagulation Recommendations Postprocedure

    May 10, 2024

    To monitor the physician's procedure report and the patient's discharge report for documentation that patients taking an anticoagulant (i.e., Coumadin, Xarelto, Eliquis, Plavix) before the procedure are instructed on when to resume it after the procedure.

  • Case 19: Esophagus

    May 10, 2024

    A 45-year-old male presents with a complaint of “heartburn.” He has experienced symptoms of substernal burning three to five times per week over the last 18 months.

  • Shaping the Future of Gastroenterology: Empowering Female Leaders

    May 10, 2024

    The field of gastroenterology, like many other medical specialties, is undergoing a gradual but significant transformation. However, one area that remains a challenge is the underrepresentation of women in leadership roles.

  • Diversifying GI Practice Revenue

    May 10, 2024

    In the ever-evolving landscape of health care, the need for diversifying income streams in gastroenterology practices has never been clearer.

  • Perspectives: Academic vs. Private Practice

    April 25, 2024

    Choosing between private practice and academic medicine after gastroenterology fellowship depends on many factors including career goals, interests, and priorities.

  • Tips on Learning Obesity Management During GI Fellowship in 2024

    April 25, 2024

    Whether you are a GI fellow interested in weight loss treatments and perhaps incorporating them into your practice one day, encountering and caring for obese patients is a significant part of today's gastroenterology care.

  • Improving the Show Rate and Quality of Bowel Preparation Via One-Way Text Messaging

    April 11, 2024

    No-shows and inadequate bowel preparations (prep) lead to a significant waste of resources in endoscopy centers. While printed prep instructions and preprocedural nursing phone calls are often used to prevent this, they are not always successful.

  • Answers Your Coding Questions

    April 11, 2024

    A colonoscopy was performed on a patient through a stoma, and a sigmoidoscopy was performed on the same patient on the same day. Can I bill both codes together?

  • Case 18: Pancreas

    April 11, 2024

    A 57-year-old male presents to the clinic with complaints of abdominal pain in the epigastric region radiating to the back. Pain worsens postprandially, usually after a heavy meal. Episodes have occurred on and off the last six months.

  • Colorectal Cancer Screening Project Update

    April 11, 2024

    is making great progress on its Colorectal Cancer Screening Project, an effort designed to increase the follow-up colonoscopy rate for uninsured and underinsured people who have an abnormal stool-based colorectal cancer (CRC) screening test.

  • Embracing Equity: Fostering Diversity in Gastroenterology and Hepatology

    April 11, 2024

    As we observe National Minority Health Month, it is crucial to reflect on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) within the GI field.

  • Improving the Show Rate and Quality of Bowel Preparation Via One-Way Text Messaging

    April 1, 2024

    No-shows and inadequate bowel preparations (prep) lead to a significant waste of resources in endoscopy centers. While printed prep instructions and preprocedural nursing phone calls are often used to prevent this, they are not always successful.

  • 2024 Endoscopic Training Award Recipients

    March 29, 2024

    The 2024 Endoscopic Training Award honorees have been recognized for their exceptional achievements.