Don't report esophagoscopy and upper GI in same session

Why This Topic Matters

The update reflects Medicare’s current bundling policy and can affect how endoscopy sessions are reported and reviewed for compliance. Understanding the edit changes helps practices avoid inconsistent coding and stay aligned with NCCI guidance.

Article Sections

1. Endoscopy bundling update

   Introduces the coding update and the broader NCCI/CCI context affecting gastroenterology endoscopy reporting.

2. Policy rationale and related CMS guidance

   Summarizes the Medicare policy background and references to CMS manual guidance on reporting comprehensive versus component services.

3. Additional edit changes and practice comments

   Notes related bundling edits, modifier policy changes, and comments from coding and practice representatives about the update.