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Get the Answers to Your Frequently Asked Anesthesia for GI Endoscopy Questions

Published on Tue Sep 10, 2024

Remember: the dx you report may not be related to the GI condition. While some physicians rely on conscious sedation for endoscopies and colonoscopies, others may require the patient to be under general anesthesia for the procedure. When this is the case, you’ll need to know which of the anesthesia codes for gastrointestinal (GI) procedures you should document. The codes [...]
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