Prepare yourself for 2015 CPT changes for your Gastroenterology Practice in 2015 with this information-packed audio session. Avoid denials, delays and problems in compliance by keeping yourself updated.

1. Coding Updates for Gastroenterology 2015
What Happens During Each Stage of The Drug Discovery and Approval Process?
Find Out from the Expert!
Presenter - Jill M. Young
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2. Disclaimer
This material is designed to offer basic information for
coding and billing. The information presented here is
based on the experience, training, and interpretation
of the author. Although the information has been
carefully researched and checked for accuracy and
completeness, the instructor does not accept any
responsibility or liability with regard to errors,
omissions, misuse, or misinterpretation. This
handout is intended as an educational a guide and
should not be considered a legal/consulting opinion
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3. Conversion Factor Changes
• 2014: $35.8228
• 1/1/15 to 3/31/15: $35.8013
– 0.06% change from 2014
• 4/1/15 to 12/31/15: $28.2239 ***
– - 21.2% change from 2014
• 20.9% SGR
• 0.06% budget neutrality adjustment
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4. CMS 2015 Final Rule
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5. Intensive Behavior Therapy for Obesity
• Added Intensive Behavior Therapy for Obesity
in 2011
– Only one code
– For individual treatment
• CY2015 new code for group obesity
counseling
– G0473 for 2-10 beneficiaries
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See NCD 100-03 Sec 210.12

6. To see the complete presentation check the
below link:
http://www.audioeducator.com/gastroenterology/gastroenterology-updates-
2015-12-09-2014.html