FEGC™ – Fellowship in Gastroenterology Coding

Advanced GI, Endoscopy & Digestive Disease Coding Fellowship

Gastroenterology coding is one of the highest-risk, highest-revenue specialty areas in medical coding.
Frequent OIG reviews, payer audits, NCCI edit violations, modifier misuse, and documentation gaps make GI coding a prime target for denials and recoupments.

To meet this growing risk and industry demand, PMBAUSA LLC proudly presents the
FEGC™ – Fellowship in Gastroenterology Coding — a specialty-focused, advanced fellowship designed for certified medical coders who want to master GI diagnoses, endoscopic procedures, surgical interventions, and compliance-driven reimbursement.

This is not basic GI coding training.
This fellowship prepares you to code, audit, defend, and educate in real-world gastroenterology environments.

Why Gastroenterology Coding Requires Advanced Specialization

GI coding involves far more than assigning CPT and ICD-10-CM codes. Coders must interpret:

• Complex endoscopy reports
• Biopsy vs therapeutic procedures
• Bundling and unbundling rules
• Global surgical periods
• Modifier 25, 26, 59, 76, 77, XS
• Medical necessity for screening vs diagnostic services
• Pathology reporting and linkage
• GI bleeding, anemia, and MS-DRG impact

Even small errors can trigger automatic payer denials or post-payment audits.

FEGC® trains coders to identify hidden compliance risks before claims are submitted.

Who Should Enroll in FEGC™

This fellowship is ideal for:

• CPC®, CCS®, CRC®, FIMC® certified coders
• Gastroenterology specialty coders
• Endoscopy center coders
• Hospital inpatient and outpatient GI coders
• GI auditors and compliance analysts
• Coders transitioning into digestive disease specialty coding
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What You Will Learn in FEGC™

Complete Gastroenterology Coding Mastery

Participants will gain advanced expertise in:

ICD-10-CM GI Diagnosis Coding

• Esophageal, gastric, intestinal, hepatic, pancreatic conditions
• GI bleeding vs anemia coding
• Crohn’s disease vs ulcerative colitis
• Cirrhosis, hepatitis, fatty liver disease
• GERD, Barrett’s esophagus, ulcers
• Neoplasms and GI malignancies
• Post-procedural and complication coding
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CPT & HCPCS GI Procedure Coding

• Upper GI endoscopy (EGD)
• Colonoscopy (screening vs diagnostic)
• Polypectomy techniques
• Biopsy vs excision
• ERCP procedures
• GI stenting and dilation
• Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)
• Capsule endoscopy
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Modifiers, Bundling & Compliance

• NCCI edits specific to GI procedures
• Proper use of modifier 25, 59, XS
• Screening vs diagnostic conversion rules
• Global period implications
• Pathology and anesthesia coding coordination

Real-World GI Coding & Audit Scenarios

FEGC® focuses on hands-on specialty coding, including:

• Redacted GI operative reports
• Endoscopy documentation analysis
• Screening colonoscopy audit scenarios
• Biopsy bundling errors
• Modifier misuse case studies
• Denial and appeal-driven coding corrections

This ensures you are audit-ready, denial-resistant, and employer-trusted.

Why GI Coding Specialists Are in High Demand

• GI procedures generate significant facility and professional revenue
• GI coding errors are highly visible to payers
• Colonoscopy screening rules are frequently misunderstood
• Shortage of experienced GI specialty coders
• Practices demand compliance-trained GI coders

FEGC™ positions you as a GI coding authority, not a generalist.

Flexible, Fellowship-Based Learning Model

• 100% online & self-paced
• Designed for working professionals
• Specialty-focused assessments
• Peer-to-peer discussions
• Faculty with deep GI coding and audit expertise
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Critical Warning for Medical Coders

Gastroenterology coding errors are one of the fastest ways to trigger payer audits.

Incorrect GI coding can result in:

• Claim denials
• Refund demands
• Compliance violations
• Loss of provider contracts

FEGC™ ensures you code GI services with confidence, accuracy, and compliance.

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PMBAUSA Disclaimer

The FEGC™ – Fellowship in Gastroenterology Coding is a professional fellowship intended for advanced education and skill enhancement. It does not replace official CMS, AMA CPT®, payer-specific, or regulatory guidance, nor does it guarantee employment, certification, or audit outcomes. Participants must always follow current ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines, CPT® coding rules, NCCI edits, CMS policies, and organizational compliance requirements.