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.
FGEC™
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.
FGEC™
Fellowship in Gastroenterology Coding
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It is an advanced specialty program focused on endoscopic procedure reporting, colonoscopy billing rules, modifier accuracy, and documentation compliance. This fellowship enhances audit readiness, strengthens reimbursement precision, and prepares professionals for high-demand roles in gastroenterology practices and surgical centers.
Training + Credential Final Exam – 2 Attempts 100% Online – Home Based Credential Validity-3 years
Special Enrollment Offer for Indian Students
Indian students can secure their spot now by paying ₹6,000 upfront to enroll immediately.
The remaining ₹6,000 can be paid conveniently in 2 easy installments, making premium
medical coding training accessible without financial strain.
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
- 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.
- 100% online & self-paced
- Designed for working professionals
- Specialty-focused assessments
- Peer-to-peer discussions
- Faculty with deep GI coding and audit expertise
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.