This session offers nurses and associates up-to-date gastrointestinal-specific reimbursement information, as well as practical tips for optimizing revenue in either an Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) or hospital outpatient department (HOPD) setting. The discussion opens with a brief review of current trends and "ABC's" of reimbursement. The presentation highlights 2006 trends and changes in coding and billing that will impact your practice. The session emphasizes recommended approaches for achieving financial best practices.

Section Description

We are pleased to present the abstracts from SGNA's 33rd Annual Course, SGNA on a Mission: Exceeding Expectations. 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.