Starting Jan. 1, 2026, Medicare will reduce payments for GI endoscopy services in ASCs by about 8%, while boosting reimbursement for office-based E/M visits — a shift that could significantly affect independent gastroenterology practices.
The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) shared five key strategies to prepare. AGA also urged practices to run financial models, update compensation thresholds, and prioritize documentation accuracy before January 2026 to stay ahead of reimbursement shifts.
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