General Surgery Coding Alert

Procedure Coding:

Take These 5 Tips, Accurately Code Upper GI Scope Exams

Hint: Determine how far the scope went. According to one study, the average general surgeon performs 51 endoscopic procedures per year. This presents a challenge for coders, who have to differentiate between the rules that govern how to collect for upper gastrointestinal scope exams. To more easily navigate the right codes to bill for these services, check out these five [...]
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