- Modifier basics
- Why modifiers matter
- Common modifiers in GI
- High risk/high use modifiers
- Documentation requirements
- Common errors & misuse
- Consequences
- Best practices
- Case studies
- Q&A
- Objectives
- Fundamentals of NCCI
- Claim denials
- Putting them together-NCCI & Denial Prevention
- Case Studies
- Interactive poll
- Summary
- Fundamentals of NCCI
- Understanding NCCI edits
- Navigating NCCI edits
- Types of edits
- Claim Denials
- Financial impacts
- Common causes for denials
- Compliance issues
- Importance of denial prevention strategies
- Putting them together-NCCI & Denial Prevention
- Correct coding policies
- E&M services
- Endoscopic Services-What’s included?
- NCCI associated modifiers
- Units of service
- Case studies
- Examples of common denials
- Interactive coding and denial prevention exercises Put your knowledge to the test
- Put your knowledge to the test (Attendee participation poll)
- Summary
- The Importance of Documentation
- Why documentation matters
- Beyond just documenting a patient encounter
- Who, when and how to make changes
- Documentation and Denial Connection
- Documentation Issues
- Incomplete
- Cloned
- Copy and paste
- Templates
- Medical Necessity
- Specificity
- Consent
- Documentation Issues
- Compliance
- Risk
- Regulatory compliance
- Repercussions
- Preventative Measures
- Internal Audits
- Education & Training
- Corrective Action Plan
- Metrics to Monitor for ongoing success
- Develop a proactive compliance plan
- Case Studies
- Interactive Poll
- Test your knowledge
- Summary
Unlimited Webinar Package “Bundled”
AskMueller Annual Gastroenterology Webinar Bundle
Unlimited Webinars for One Low Price
Unlock a Full Year of Expertise
$1,629.00 per person | All 2026 Webinars Included
Stay Current. Stay Compliant. Stay Confident.
The AskMueller Annual Gastroenterology Webinar Bundle is designed for healthcare professionals who want reliable, expert-led education in Gastroenterology coding and billing — throughout 2026.
For one flat fee of $1,629.00, you receive unlimited access to all AskMueller live webinars offered in 2026 (webinars only, not workshops).
No individual registrations. No missed updates. No last-minute purchases.
Just continuous, dependable education.
What Your 2026 Bundle Includes
✔ All Live Webinars in 2026
Access every AskMueller live webinar (not workshops) offered during the 2026 calendar year.
✔ Automatic Monthly Registration
Each month, your webinar login link is emailed directly to you.
No need to purchase sessions individually.
No need to register for each session.
✔ Missed Earlier 2026 Webinars?
If you enroll after some 2026 webinars have already taken place,
we will automatically send you the recording links and handouts for any webinars you missed earlier in the year — so you never fall behind.
✔ Webinar Recordings & Handouts
If you miss a live session during the year, you will receive:
The recording link
The presentation handout
Recordings are emailed once available and may be viewed as often as needed.
✔ Live Q&A with Our Consultants
Engage directly with our experts during real-time Q&A sessions at the conclusion of each webinar.
✔ CEU Credits
Earn CEUs for live attendance.
Why Choose the Annual Bundle?
By enrolling in the 2026 Webinar Bundle, you will:
Save over 36% compared to individual webinar registrations
Ensure consistent access to the latest Gastroenterology coding updates
Improve billing accuracy and compliance
Strengthen your team’s confidence and expertise
This bundle provides structured, year-round professional development designed specifically for Gastroenterology practices.
Important Information
The AskMueller Webinar Bundle is per person.
Bundles may not be shared.
Webinar links are sent to the registered individual only.
Webinar links may not be shared.
If an employee leaves your practice, please notify AskMueller and we will gladly transfer the remainder of the 2026 subscription to another individual.
Secure your spot today and enjoy a full year of expert-led Gastroenterology education in 2026.
One-Day Virtual Workshop “GI”
Registration Closed
Thanks for stopping by! Don’t worry if you missed the live session — the recording will be posted soon under our “Recordings tab”.
October 2, 2025
Approx.6 Hour Webinar
CEU’s – 6
Join us for an intensive one-day workshop designed for gastroenterologists, practice managers, coders, billers and clinical staff.
New Codes & Regulations for GI Practices
* 2026 ICD-10 Updates
* 2026 CPT Preview
* Telehealth Updates
* Fee Schedule Preview
E&M Services
Upper and Lower GI Endoscopy Review
Screening vs Diagnostic Colonoscopy
Advanced Endoscopy
ERCP Basics / Challenges
Navigating the Modifier Maze
Anesthesia Basics
Pathology Basics
Ancillary Services
Times:
PT – 8:00 – 2:00
MT- 9:00 – 3:00
CT- 10:00 – 4:00
ET- 11:00 – 5:00
Presented by
Kathleen Mueller, RN, CPC, CCS-P, QMC, QMGC, CCC, ICD-10 Proficient
Kristin Vaughn, CPC, QMGC, QMC, CPMA, ICDCT-CM
Christine Valdez CPC, CGIC, CPMA, CASCC, ICD-10 Proficient
Tara White CGIC, CPMA
This program has the prior approval of AAPC for ‘6’ continuing education hours. Granting of prior approval in no way constitutes endorsement by AAPC of the program content or the program sponsor
Gastro Workshop in December
In-depth
Coding & Billing
for
Gastroenterology
Physicians & Practice Coders
December 10 & 11, 2025
Wednesday
December 10 & 11, 2025
Hartford, Connecticut
Hilton Garden Inn Hartford/North Bradley Int’l Airport 555 Corporate Drive
(Windsor, CT 06095)
(Course time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm both days)
Click Here – 2 day GI – Hartford Brochure
Presented By
Kristin Vaughn
CPC, QMGC, CPMA, ICDCT-CM, CMSCS
Healthcare Consultant
An educational workshop provided for-
40th Year
2-Day Gastro Workshop
AskMueller Consulting’s
16th Annual “2026”
Gastroenterology Coding
Reimbursement & Practice Management Workshop
(Recorded)
Telehealth Update: The Virtual Care Outlook
Approx. 1.0 Hour
No CEUs are available for this recording
The Virtual Care Outlook
“What providers, payers, and patients need to know now.”
Documentation and Billing Tips for Telehealth Services
CPT Codes for Telehealth
Correct Place of Service and Modifiers for Telehealth
Specific Payer Updates to Telehealth Services
Clinical Examples
Questions and Answers
CMS Updates to Telehealth Services
Presented by:
Kristin Vaughn, CPC, QMGC, QMC, CPMA, ICDCT-CM
Healthcare Consultant and Lead Auditor
***Please Note***
Your paid receipt emailed to you will include a link to download a zip file of the recording and a pdf.
When placing your order, please use the email address you would like the link emailed to.
Split/Shared vs. Incident-To-Billing “Done Right”
Approx. 1.0 Hour
No CEUs are available for this recording
Protect your practice with proper documentation and compliant billing
Overview For Advanced Practice Providers
CPT Guidelines Defining Split-Shared Visits
Understanding the CMS Split-Shared Policy
Split-Share Clinical Examples
Incident-To Guidelines Refresher
Commercial guidelines on APP billing
Tips and helpful hints for appropriate APP billing
Clinical examples for both split-shared and incident-to visits
Split-Shared Q&A
Presented by
Kristin Vaughn, CPC, QMGC, QMC, CPMA, ICDCT-CM
&
Christine Valdez CPC, CGIC, CPMA, CASCC, ICD-10 Proficient
***Please Note***
Your paid receipt emailed to you will include a link to download a zip file of the recording and a pdf.
When placing your order, please use the email address you would like the link emailed to.
2026 GI Coding & Reimbursement Update
Approx. 1.0 Hour
No CEUs are available for this recording
Stay Current, Stay Compliant, Stay Confident
Changes to the 2026 ASC Fee Schedule
Changes to the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule
CMS Telehealth Policy for 2026
2026 New CPT Codes
2026 RAC, OIG and UPIC update
2026 ICD-10 codes
2026 Payer Updates
Presented by
Kathleen Mueller, RN, CPC, CCS-P, QMC, QMGC, CCC, ICD-10 Proficient
Tara White CGIC, CPMA
***Please Note***
Your paid receipt emailed to you will include a link to download a zip file of the recording and a pdf.
When placing your order, please use the email address you would like the link emailed to.
GI Audit Survival Guide
Approx. 1.0 Hour
No CEUs are available for this recording
The Alphabet Agencies:
OIG, SMRC, RAC, MAC, UPIC
What Do They Mean for Your Practice?
This focused training will walk you through the real-world audit triggers affecting your practice and provide actionable strategies to strengthen compliance and reduce exposure.
During this session, you will learn:
The top audit risks in gastroenterology coding and billing
E/M and endoscopy documentation requirements auditors scrutinize
Proper use of modifiers (-25, -59, XS, etc.)
Incident-to and split/shared compliance considerations
Medical necessity and diagnosis pairing risk areas
How to implement an internal audit readiness plan
Presented by
“Dr. Mike The Coder”
Michael G. Warshaw DPM, CSFAC, CPC, CPODCS, COCS, CMSCS
&
Kathleen Mueller, RN, CPC, CCS-P, QMC, QMGC, CCC, ICD-10 Proficient
***Please Note***
Your paid receipt emailed to you will include a link to download a zip file of the recording and a pdf.
When placing your order, please use the email address you would like the link emailed to.
Safeguarding Your Practice From Payor Audit & Recoupment
Approx. 1.0 Hour
No CEUs are available for this recording
•Understanding Types of Audits
•Top Audited Services
•Signature Requirements
•How To Respond To An Audit
Presented by
Christine Valdez CPC, CGIC, CPMA, CASCC, ICD-10 Proficient
&
Kristin Vaughn, CPC, QMGC, QMC, CPMA, ICDCT-CM
***Please Note***
Your paid receipt emailed to you will include a link to download a zip file of the recording and a pdf.
When placing your order, please use the email address you would like the link emailed to.
Getting it Right: Correct coding for Screening, Surveillance & Diagnostic Colonoscopies
Approx. 1.5 Hours
No CEUs are available for this recording
What You’ll Learn
* How to correctly determine procedure intent at the time of scheduling
* Differentiate between screening, high-risk (surveillance), and diagnostic colonoscopies
* Proper use of CPT vs. HCPCS codes (G0121 vs. G0105 vs. 45378–45385)
* When and how to apply modifier 33 and modifier PT
* How to handle screening procedures that become therapeutic (polyp removal, biopsy)
* Documentation requirements to support preventive vs. diagnostic classification
* How to code positive FIT/Cologuard follow-up colonoscopies
* Understanding payer-specific rules (Medicare vs. commercial plans)
* Frequency limitations for Medicare screening services
* How to identify and correctly code high-risk patients
* Tips for aligning provider documentation with coder interpretation
* Real-world examples of denial scenarios and corrections
* How to avoid common modifier errors and missed opportunities
* Best practices for front-end scheduling and intake accuracy
* Strategies to reduce patient cost-sharing errors
* Audit triggers and how to stay compliance-ready
Presented by
Tara White CGIC, CPMA
&
Kathleen Mueller, RN, CPC, CCS-P, QMC, QMGC, CCC, ICD-10 Proficient
***Please Note***
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Endoscopy 101: Coding, Documentation & Reimbursement Essentials
Approx. 1.0 Hour
No CEUs are available for this recording
Join us for an essential webinar designed for healthcare professionals looking to strengthen their understanding of Endoscopy—from clinical basics to billing best practices.
Basic Anatomy & Physiology
Gastroenterology Procedures
Screening Versus Diagnostic Colonoscopy
Medical Necessity: The Key to Economic Success
Medical Necessity: Diagnostic EGD
Medical Necessity: Multiple Endoscopy
Billing Principles
Endoscopy Tips
Presented by
Kathleen Mueller, RN, CPC, CCS-P, QMC, QMGC, CCC, ICD-10 Proficient
Tara White CGIC, CPMA
***Please Note***
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Demystify Modifier Use: Ensuring Accuracy and Compliance in Gastroenterology
Approx. 1.0 Hour
No CEUs are available for this recording
Presented by
Christine Valdez CPC, CGIC, CPMA, CASCC, ICD-10 Proficient
***Please Note***
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Denial Management Webinar Series Part I – Understanding NCCI Edits and Preventing Claim Denials
Approx. 1.0 Hour
No CEUs are available for this recording
Presented by
Christine Valdez CPC, CGIC, CPMA, CASCC, ICD-10 Proficient
***Please Note***
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Denial Management Webinar Series Part II – Documentation and Compliance for Denial Prevention
Approx. 1.0 Hour
No CEUs are available for this recording
Presented by
Christine Valdez CPC, CGIC, CPMA, CASCC, ICD-10 Proficient
***Please Note***
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Safeguarding GI Practices Against Automatic Down coding of E/M Visits
Approx. 1.0 Hour
No CEUs are available for this recording
This webinar emphasizes risk awareness while speaking directly
to the pain point GI practices are facing
Understanding Automatic Down Coding
What triggers it in GI practices
Documentation Strategies
How to ensure medical necessity and complexity are clearly supported
Best practices for capturing time and data review
Coding Accuracy & Training
Training physicians and coders to recognize documentation gaps
Using templates wisely without creating “cloned” notes
Audit-Proofing Your Practice
Internal audits to catch under coding or over coding trends
Leveraging compliance plans to mitigate payer scrutiny
Technology & AI in Coding
Pros and cons of EHR auto-coding tools
How to monitor for incorrect downgrades
Appeals & Advocacy
Steps for appealing down coded claims
How to track patterns and push back effectively
Presented by
Christine Valdez CPC, CGIC, CPMA, CASCC, ICD-10 Proficient
***Please Note***
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AR-Front to Back
Approx. 1.0 Hour
No CEUs are available for this recording
Strengthening Revenue Cycle Management from Start to Finish
Understand the full AR cycle in healthcare
Identify front-end and back-end responsibilities
Learn best practices to optimize revenue collection
Bridge the communication gap between departments
Whether you work in registration, coding, billing, follow-up, or leadership, this session will help you connect the dots from patient intake to final payment—and strengthen your revenue!
Presented by
Kathleen Mueller, RN, CPC, CCS-P, QMC, QMGC, CCC, ICD-10 Proficient
Kristin Vaughn, CPC, QMGC, QMC, CPMA, ICDCT-CM
***Please Note***
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