2022 Changes will bring reimbursement impact to Gastroenterology Practices! There are 405 Editorial Changes, 249 new codes, 63 deletions, and 93 revised code descriptors

• 2022 EGD Upper and Lower GI endoscopy updates.
• 2022 Clarifications to Screening Colonoscopy share of cost changes for patients.
• ICD-10-CM 2022 Update (effective date 10/1/2021 including new COVID-19 Diagnoses).
• CPT 43762-43763 defines simple versus complex replacement of a percutaneous gastrostomy tube.
• 2022 CPT has added six new codes to report online digital evaluation services or e-visits.
• 2022 Lower Esophageal Myotomy code.
• 2022 Telehealth update now (PHE) and after the pandemic. What was expanded in the Final Rule?
• What is the current status of the PHE - or is the pandemic over?
• Vaccine Mandates - who is impacted and does it affect physician practices?

Highlights:-

• 2022 Screening vs. Diagnostic services > when is an E/M allowed in addition to screening and the MANDATORY conversation to have with the patient.
• Colonoscopy Coding with Modifier discussion.
• Screening for Colorectal CA. Medicare has a clear position policy. We will discuss.
• Gastroenterology Documentation. Keeping you Audit proof and ICD-10-CM CODE LINKING.
• Care Management Coding Update relating to Gastroenterology.
• Medicare Physician Fee Schedule 2022 Final Rule and new lowered CF
• Principal Care Management Codes 99424-99426 for one complex condition - 2022
• New 2022 E/M rules for Critical Care, Shared Visits, Preventative Visits, Prolonged Care, and Care Management Services.