How and what physicians and facilities get paid impacts gastroenterology nurses in every setting. All gastroenterology nurses, not just managers or administrators, need to appreciate how gastroenterology procedures get reimbursed and the relationship between revenue, staff, supplies, patient volume, and flow. Basic endoscopy unit orientation does not include this education. However, this knowledge is key to realizing where gastroenterology endoscopy nursing fits into the delivery of patient services in today's cost-conscious healthcare environment. This 60-minute session sorts out the confusing alphabet soup of reimbursement including "CPT," "ICD," and "RVU." It reviews and applies fundamental concepts of reimbursement to daily gastroenterology nursing practice.

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We are pleased to present the Abstracts from the SGNA's 32nd Annual Course: Passion for GI Nursing: Pass It On!! The diversity of these topics certainly reflects the richness and breadth of our specialty. In keeping with the tradition of the Annual Course, we hope the following abstracts will encourage discussions for improving nursing practice and patient care outcomes.