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ASGE Supports ESD Fellowship Hub Focused on Africa and the Middle East

ASGE endorsed the ESD Fellowship Hub, a groundbreaking educational initiative aimed at advancing endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) techniques across Africa and the Middle East.
Global Highlights: ASGE's Travel and Member Engagement

ASGE's Travel and Member Engagement ENDOCON 2024, New Delhi, India ESGE Days 2024, Berlin, Germany JGES-ASGE Joint Symposium, 107th Congress of JGES, Tokyo, Japan ASGE’S Partnership With WEO at ENDO 2024, 4th World Congress of GI Endoscopy, Seoul, Korea
ASGE Answers Your Coding Questions

A provider asked if 46221 can be billed twice in one visit for different hemorrhoid degrees (e.g., 46221 K64.1 and 46221-59 K64.2). Coding software accepted it, but is this valid coding practice for the same procedure on different hemorrhoid sites?
Addressing Cancellations and No-Shows

The endoscopy department has been seeing a high percentage of cancellations/no-shows over the past few years. One factor that the GI and endoscopy department lacked was a registered nurse (RN) to prep patients, answer questions and confirm appointments.
Case 21: Liver

A 46-year-old white male presents with a complaint of “abnormal liver labs.” He states his liver labs have been slightly elevated over the past nine months. He is asymptomatic.
Beyond the Office Visit: Enhancing Patient-Doctor Relationships in the Age of Information and Limited Resources

In today’s rapidly evolving health care landscape, the patient-doctor relationship is more important than ever.
How Artificial Intelligence Can Enhance Operational Efficiency and Prevent Physician Burnout in Gastroenterology

An analysis of the benefits and challenges of implementing artificial intelligence solutions in gastroenterology practices.
“What Advice Would You Give Your Younger Self While Navigating GI Fellowship?”

Members of the ASGE Membership Engagement Committee reflect on their journeys and share thoughtful advice they wish they could give their younger selves—offering wisdom, encouragement, and lessons learned along the way.
Journey of a GI Fellow: From Training to Teaching

GI fellowship is a time of learning, and preparing for independent practice. Fellows should set clear goals, find mentors, and seek leadership and teaching roles. Each experience is unique, but all should build a foundation of knowledge and humanism.
When the Specialist Wants to Subspecialize: Things to Consider for the New Fellow

You have matched into one of the most coveted specialties of internal medicine. Long gone will be admission orders and discharge summaries that may have haunted you during your residency years.
Readmission and Adverse Event Reporting

Our thanks to Pravina Khant, MSN, RN, who shares a detailed review of the readmission and adverse event reporting system Hartford HealthCare Digestive Health Institute has implemented across its system.
Case 20: Esophagus

A 35-year-old White male with no significant medical history presented to the emergency room with a complaint of “I can’t swallow.” Approximately two hours ago, while eating chicken for dinner, he suddenly had trouble swallowing.
Prioritizing Your Health and Wellness for Optimal Patient Care

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.
ASGE Answers Your Coding Questions

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

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.

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