“Holding GLP-1RAs before endoscopy may disrupt diabetes management and increase procedure cancellations, yet our findings suggest this practice is justified by the increased, albeit modest, risk ...

CMS has created G-codes for 10 lower GI/endoscopy procedures in an effort to allow providers to report Medicare procedures in CY 2015 as they did in CY 2014. CMS requires the G-codes be reported for ...

Although the overall incidence remains low, patients on GLP-1s have a 33% higher chance of aspiration pneumonia after endoscopic procedures, according to a new large population-based study.

When broken down by endoscopy type, those who underwent a combined upper and lower endoscopy had the highest risk while those who only had a lower endoscopy didn't have an elevated risk: ...

Gastroenterology reimbursement faces new headwinds, with payer and federal policy shifts that could cut pay for gastroenterologists and GI ASCs in 2025 and beyond. The changes span Medicare, ...

CHICAGO — The regular use of aspirin and NSAIDs was associated with a lower risk for early-onset adenomas, especially those with advanced histology, according to a researcher at Digestive ...

Symptoms of Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding Healthcare providers categorize GI bleeds into two types: upper GI bleed and lower GI bleed, depending on where they occur in the digestive tract.

A study explains that drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy could increase the risk of aspiration pneumonia following keyhole surgery.

Popular obesity drugs may lead to medical procedure complications Popular weight loss drugs associated with increased risk of aspiration pneumonia following endoscopy Date: March 27, 2024 Source ...