The study of the normal function and illnesses of the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon and rectum, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts, and liver is known as gastroenterology. It entails a thorough understanding of the normal action (physiology) of the gastrointestinal organs, including the movement of material through the stomach and intestine (motility), digestion and absorption of nutrients into the body, waste removal from the system, and the liver’s function as a digestive organ. Colon polyps and cancer, hepatitis, gastro-esophageal reflux (heartburn), peptic ulcer disease, colitis, gallbladder and biliary tract disease, nutritional difficulties, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and pancreatitis are all examples of common and serious disorders. Gastroenterology encompasses the normal and pathological function of the digestive organs.

Coding and billing for GI/Endoscopy procedures can be difficult. Providers must evaluate medical necessity and the appropriate site for treatment, as well as know the exact codes and modifiers to bill for services performed. Furthermore, billing policies varies amongst insurance companies.Gastroenterologists perform both medical and surgical procedures and must deal with complicated coding and payment issues. Proper documentation is required for proper code assignment as well as demonstrating medical necessity for successful billing. Failure to demonstrate medical necessity can result in refused claims as well as authorization denials for lab tests, medication, diagnostic investigations, and other services. Local coverage determinations (LCDs) are typically used by Medicare and commercial payers for various treatments and tests, including indications and restrictions, as well as approved diagnosis codes. Medical necessity/indication for the testing must be documented when billing diagnostic studies and procedures. The most important red flags for testing are usually abnormal lab tests, indications, and symptoms.

Erendiz Academy and Certified Gastroenterology Coder Course

Erendiz Academy, the leading institute for CGIC online and classroom training in INDIA, strives to equip you with top-class training and to pass the demanding CGIC certification examination with very high score percentages. The Gastroenterology specialty course was created and introduced to the healthcare industry with the goal of producing top-tier Certified Gastroenterology specialty coders who are in high demand for Gastroenterology projects. This credential raises the industry coder’s benchmark and allows clients to confidently work with these kinds of projects by hiring Gastroenterology certified coders. Any coder with solid coding skills and significant professional experience in Gastroenterology coding is advised to enroll in this course and sit for the CGIC exam after completing our comprehensive training.

Obtaining a CGIC credential indicates that you can:

• Read and abstract physician office notes and operation notes in order to apply correct ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS Level II, and modifier code assignments.
• Evaluation and management coding based on the Documentation Recommendations of 1995 and 1997, as well as CPT guidelines. (Note: Based on the case note presented, the examinee must identify which set of criteria applies.)
• Medicare billing rules and restrictions, including (but not limited to) instructional scenarios, shared visits, consultations, and worldwide surgery.
• Coding of gastroenterologist-performed surgical procedures such as colonoscopies, esophageal dilations, ERCP, and so on.
• Medical jargon, anatomy, and physiology
  
  

The New Structure of the CIC Exam

• 100 multiple-choice questions
• 4 hours to complete the exam
• Open Code Books (manuals)

• 70% passing score required
  
  

Mode of Training

• Online
• Classroom