Gastroenterology: Get Set For Major Changes to Gastroenterology Coding Next Year

Why This Topic Matters

The article helps readers identify which gastroenterology services may be affected by the upcoming CPT cycle so they can prepare for documentation and coding workflow changes before the new year.

Article Sections

1. Introduction and timing of anticipated 2014 CPT changes

   Sets the stage for expected gastroenterology coding updates and explains that the discussion is based on proposed or accepted changes rather than final published code changes.

2. Delve Deeper Into Documentation For Esophagoscopies

   Covers anticipated revisions affecting esophagoscopy documentation and the way scope type and route of entry may be reflected in future coding structure.

3. Capture New Codes For Ablation and Stent Placements

   Summarizes expected code-set changes related to several gastroenterology endoscopic services, including the addition of new codes and the retirement of some existing ones.

4. Check For Changes to ERCP Codes

   Describes expected updates to endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography coding, including changes affecting several existing ERCP-related services.