MED
SPECS - GASTROENTEROLOGY 0240
INSTRUCTIONS
- PAC does not create referral
- CMH CARE GI / South Hill
- PAC does NOT sch
- for all inquiries & scheduling,
- WARM TRANSFER to
434-584-5539
- if TRANSFERRING
care from CMH
- follow 0240-06
- if sch at TAPP, make pt aware of miles
from home
- make pt aware they will be est. w/ this
location
- If pt / caller is returning call from clinic, Tana,
Tashanna (preferred name Bailey),
Lillie, Janice, or Nicole AND there is
documentation of a call being made
via a telephone encounter:
- WARM TRANSFER to 804-828-9170
- VIRTUAL APPT. requests
- for same day conversion requests,
- WARM TRANSFER to front desk of
clinic appt location where pt is to be
seen that day (see 0240-12)
- Sch from REFERRALS
- if reason for referral lists multiple dxs
- check
communication section for clinic sch instructions
- if no
communication, FLAG back to the clinic if unable to sch
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- RELATED SCREENS
- 0156 PELVIC HEALTH
- 0238 HEPATOLOGY
- 0325 SURG - COLORECTAL SURGERY
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0240-01:
DIAGNOSIS BY PROVIDER
- GASTROENTEROLOGY DIAGNOSES / REASON FOR VISIT (use decision tree)
- abdominal cancer
- abdominal pain
- achalasia
- acid reflux
- antireflux surgery evals
- Barretts Esophagus
- bile duct stricture
- biliary, cholestasis
- blood in stool
- Celiac disease
- change in bowel habits
- change in bowel movements
- cholangitis
- chronic diarrhea
- colitis
- colon Cancer / Mass / Tumor
- constipation
- Crohns
- cyclic vomiting
- diarrhea
- difficulty swallowing
-
diverticulitis
- diverticulosis
- duodenal cancer
- dyspepsia
- dysphagia (difficulty swallowing)
- esophageal cancer
- esophageal issues
- fecal Incontinence
- fecal transplant / implant
- feeding tubes
- feeding/ G Tube /J Tube /PEG tube replacement, removal, insertion
- fistula: IBD
- gastric Cancer /mass /tumor
- gastroesophageal reflux
- gastroparesis
- gerd
- GI - multiple reasons for visit
- use ONLY if there are MULTIPLE REASONS for visit * *
- GI - problem
- use ONLY if DIAGNOSIS is NOT LISTED * *
- GI bleeding
- GIST (Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor)
- NOT seen in GI - FOLLOW 0300 ONC ONCOLOGY
- H Pyloric
- heartburn
- hemorrhoids
- hoarseness
- hypnosis therapy
- IBD
- IBS Irritable Bowel syndrome
- indigestion
- infusion of IV Meds ex Remicade, Humira, Tysabri
- irregular bowel habits
- irregular bowel movements
- lesions - GI Related
- Mass - GI Related
- nausea
- Nissen Surgery for GERD (ONLY does assessment prior to surgery)
- nutrition
- odynophagia (painful swallowing)
- pancreas issues
- pancreatic cancer / possible cancer / LESIONS / TUMOR / LUMP / MASS
- pancreatitis (acute/ chronic /recurrent /necrotizing)
- peg tubes
- peptic stricture
- peptic ulcer disease
- pseudocyst of pancreas
- rectal bleeding / pain
- rectal cancer
- reflux complicated
- regurgitation
- Schatzki's Ring
- severe GERD
- SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth)
- small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)
- stomach cancer
- total parenteral nutrition
- TPN
- tumor - GI related
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Ulcerative Proctitis
- vomiting
- weight loss w/ GI symptoms diarrhea, nausea, vomiting
- ENDOSCOPY PRODECURES (do NOT sch / can / rsc)
- see 0240-13: ENDOSCOPY PROCEDURES
- NEEDS RECORDS FOR CLINICAL REVIEW * *
- gastroparesis
- motility
- Sphincter of ODDI dysfunction
- INSTRUCT caller to fax medical records to 804-828-5348 for clinic review
- send msg to: P MC 9105 GI/HEPATOLOGY FRONT DESK
- INCLUDE: reason for appt & caller instructed to fax records for clinical review
- Gastric Emptying Study procedure
- transfer to 804-828-6828 (Nuclear Medicine dept)
- follow 0299 SURG - BARIATRIC & GI SURGERY scheduling guidelines:
- abdominal hernia
- epigastric hernia
- esophageal hernia
- femoral hernia
- hiatal hernia
- incisional hernia
- inguinal hernia
- intra-thoracic stomach hernia
- medical weight loss
- paraoesophageal hernia
- sports hernia
- umbilical hernia
- ventral hernia
- follow 0220 WOUND HEALING CLINIC
- appliance fitting
- OSTOMY
- ostomy/ostomy counseling, dietary, sexual, vocational
- pre-ostomy care
- skin complications
- stoma site selection
- follow 0318 SURG - ACUTE CARE
- DBE / Double Balloon Endoscopy
- gastric pacing / stimulator
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0240-02:
INSURANCE/INS REFERRALS/COPAYS
-
for detailed list of insurance types accepted at VCUHS
- see PAC INSURANCE help screen
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0240-03:
WORKERS COMP/ PRSNL INJ/ LEGAL / IME
- WORKERS' COMPENSATION
- complete WC info in Epic
- ATTORNEY CALLS / CALLS FROM ATTORNEY / PERSONAL INJURY / LEGAL / IME
- follow guidelines on PAC RISK MANAGEMENT help screen
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0240-04:
PROVIDERS
- GI ATTENDING / FACULTY
- Bickston, Stephen J, MD (M)
- Bouhaidar, Doumit S, MD (M)
- Jairath, Sanjeev K, MD (M)
- Keate, Ray Frederick, MD (M)
- Mangray, Sasha K, MD (F)
- Miranda Zazueta, Godolfino, MD (M)
- also sees pts at MOBA GASTROENTLGY (TAPP)
- Patel, Milan P, MD (M)
- Rathi, Sahaj, MD (M)
- Tariq, Raseen, MD (F)
- Vachhani, Ravi, MD (M)
- OTHER PROVIDERS
- GI-NUTR PROVIDER
- Pancreatitis Provider
- HEP / GI FELLOWS
- 2024 - 2025 Fellows
- MCV GI / Hep Fellows
- # 1 = Tafader, Asiya, MBBS
- # 2 = Nadeem, Mahum, MBBS
- # 3 = Patrone, Michael Vincent, MD
- # 4 = Gildea, Daniel, MD
- # 5 = Grady, John, MD
- # 6 = Chadha, Nikita, MD
- # 7 = Arshad, Tamoore, MD
- # 8 = Eiswerth, Michael, DO
- # 9 = Harris, Spencer, MD
- # 10 = Szeto, Lauren, MD
- # 11 = Kanagalingam, Gowthami, MD
- ATTENDING COVERAGE
- Asgharpour, Amon, MD
- Patel, Milan, MD (M)
- Patel, Vaishali, MD (F)
- NURSE PRACTITIONER
- Banks, Kasiah Kathleen, NP (F)
- no new pts
- Coglio, Alexandra, NP (F)
- also sees Pelvic Health GI pts, see 0156 PELVIC HEALTH
- Connor, Jessica, NP (F)
- Goode, Caroline D, FNP (F)
- also sees pts at MOBA GASTROENTLGY (TAPP)
- CAN see 2ND OPINIONS
- Wood, Joseph F., NP
- OTHER PROVIDERS
- WBRG GI nurse
- send msg to: P MCVP WBRG GI CLINICAL SUPPORT
- TPN Nurse / TPN visits
- PAC does NOT sch / rsc
- send msg to: P MC 9105 GI/HEPATOLOGY FRONT DESK STAFF
- WEST NUTRITION CL (West Hospital Nutrition Clinic)
- PAC does NOT sch / rsc
- send msg to: P MC WEST NUTRITION CL FRONT DESK STAFF
- PROVIDERS NO LONGER W/ PRACTICE
- Al Yassin, Sarmed, MD fellow 5 (July 2024)
- Badal, Bryan D, MD fellow 11 (July 2024)
- Banks, Kasiah Kathleen, NP (September 2025)
- est. Pts. send
msg to FRONT DESK of last location seen
- Chaudhari, Rahul Babubhai, MD fellow 7 (July 2024)
- Duong, Nikki, MD fellow 6 (Aug 2023)
- Frost, Samuel Taylor, MD fellow 9 (July 2024)
- Hashmi, Irma, MD fellow 10 (Aug 2023)
- Leggett, Ann A, NP (Sept 1, 2023)
- est. pts, sch first avail w/ any APP
- Sharma, Sachit, MD fellow 4 (July 2024)
- Shrestha, Shreesh, MD fellow 8 (Aug 2023)
- Xie, Jesse Juncong, MD fellow 9 (Aug 2023)
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0240-05:
NEW PATIENT GUIDELINES
==
- BEFORE SCHEDULING APPOINTMENT
- Filter appt list for: CARE GI, GAS, PEH, & GB GI PROC to ensure pt has not been
seen in the past 3 years
- NOTE: if pt has ONLY had a PROCEDURE previously, follow 0240-06: FOLLOW UP
==
- ADULT: 18 years & older
- PED: birth to age 18, follow 0421 PED GASTROENTEROLOGY
- EXCEPTION: est. pt
18 & up seen within 3 years requesting transfer to adult clinic, sch as new
- GUIDED SCHEDULING
- ALWAYS use DEPARTMENT: 1001890 VV MC PT APPT CENTER
- VISIT TYPE: .GI/HEP
- CAUTION: ALL tumor, cancer, lesions & internal/external ER DISCHARGE follow ups
- follow the .GI decision tree instructions AND
- send HIGH-PRIORITY msg to: P MC 9105 GI/HEPATOLOGY FRONT DESK STAFF
- request records, give fax to pt, include dx, referring MD / facility & FAX # in msg
- NOTE: if decision tree instructs to SEND MSG,
- include dx, referring MD / facility & FAX # in msg
- NOTE: if referred to provider DOES NOT POPULATE in decision tree results
- DO NOT SCH OR MANUALLY ENTER PROVIDER
- send msg to: P MC 9105 GI/HEPATOLOGY FRONT DESK STAFF
- include dx, referring MD / facility & FAX NUMBER in msg.
- INFORM PT: "I'd be happy to sch you for the first available appt. Once you see this
provider, you will be est. w/ them & this location. If you request
to switch provider or location, a msg will be sent to the clinic for
assistance."
- NOTE: do NOT sch 2ND OPINIONS w/ NP
- REMINDER: do NOT sch SAME-DAY or NEXT-DAY appts
- MD / CONSULT REFERRAL
- PT CALLING
- MUST ENTER REFERRING MD IN HAR ACCOUNT
- if pt UNABLE to provide referring MD name, include in appt notes:
- "UNABLE TO PROVIDE REF MD NAME / FACILITY NAME"
- inform caller: we need RECORDS regardless of how old, FAX: 804-828-5348
- search for first available appt
- sch by visit type .GI/HEP
- REFERRING MD OFFICE CALLING
- Fax consult letter to referring office
- FAX # for RECORDS: 804-828-5348
- WHAT TO BRING
- arrive 15 minutes early & BRING:
- insurance referral (if needed) fax 804-628-6099
- your appt may be RSC if no insurance referral has been obtained
- insurance card
- co-pay
- photo ID
- list of medications or bottles (including over-the-counter meds)
- pt to bring x-ray / CT / MRI / US on disk if done outside VCU
- EARLIER APPTS
- STATE: "I would be happy to sch the first available & discuss options for an earlier appt"
- FOLLOW GUIDELINES ON: PAC FAST PASS - EARLIER APPTS
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0240-06:
FU PATIENT GUIDELINES
==
- if pt says they "received letter to rsc BMP appt"
- WARM TRANSFER to 804-828-9170
==
==
- BEFORE SCHEDULING APPOINTMENT:
- Filter appts for: CARE GI, GAS, PEH, & GB GI PROC to ensure pt has not been
seen in the past 3 years.
- NOTE: if pt has ONLY had a PROCEDURE in past 3 years, SCH pt for a RETURN GI visit w/
any GI PROV 1-11
==
- ADULT: 18 years & older
- PED: birth to age 18, follow 0421 PED GASTROENTEROLOGY
- EXCEPTION: est. pt 18 & up seen within 3 years requesting transfer to adult clinic, sch as new
- GUIDED SCHEDULING
- ALWAYS use DEPARTMENT: 1001890 VV MC PT APPT CENTER
- VISIT TYPE: .GI/HEP
- CAUTION: ALL tumor, cancer, lesions & internal/external ER DISCHARGE follow ups
- follow the .GI decision tree instructions AND
- send HIGH-PRIORITY msg to: P MC 9105 GI/HEPATOLOGY FRONT DESK STAFF
- request records, provide fax to pt, include referring MD & FAX NUMBER in msg.
- NOTE: keep at est. location
- NOTE: if pt requests to SWITCH FROM ANY PROVIDER OR LOCATION
- do NOT sch, send msg to:
- P MC 9105 GI/HEPATOLOGY FRONT DESK STAFF
- ATTENDING / FACULTY
- sch w/ est. attending provider & est. location
- offer appt w/ NP (any location) if:
- pt requests NP
- est. attending appts are too far out & pt declines
- est. attending DOES NOT POPULATE in the decision tree results.
- CAUTION: if pt est. w/ NP, do NOT offer sooner appt w/ another NP
- if pt declines NP when est. attending DOES NOT POPULATE in the tree results
- DO NOT SCH: send msg to the FRONT DESK STAFF of last location seen
- GI FELLOWS
- if seen by GI PROV 1-11, ONLY sch w/ est GI PROV 1-11
- example: if seen by GI PROV 6, sch ONLY w/ GI PROV 6
- if est. GI PROV 1-11 appts are too far out, do NOT offer sooner appt w/ NP
- follow earlier appt. instructions
- APP's
- keep w/ est. NP, do NOT offer sooner appt w/ another NP
- follow earlier appt. instructions
- if est. NP DOES NOT POPULATE in the decision tree results
- DO NOT SCH: send msg to the FRONT DESK STAFF of last location seen
- search for first available appt
- REMINDER: do NOT sch SAME-DAY or NEXT-DAY appts
- WHAT TO BRING
- arrive 15 min early & BRING:
- insurance referral (if needed) fax 804-628-6099
- your appt may be RSC if no insurance referral has been obtained
- insurance card
- co-pay
- photo ID
- list of medications or bottles (including over-the-counter meds)
- EARLIER APPTS
- STATE: "I would be happy to sch the first available & discuss options for an earlier appt"
- only add est. GI provider to waitlist entry (remove all other providers)
- FOLLOW GUIDELINES ON: PAC FAST PASS - EARLIER APPTS
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0240-07: POST OP/ POST
HOSPITAL / POST ER
- ALL VCU & COMMUNITY ER DISCHARGE / POST-HOSPITAL follow ups:
- NEW & EST. pts:
- follow .GI decision tree
- reason for visit: "Hospital Follow Up"
- follow decision tree sch instructions
- CAUTION: ALL VCU / COMMUNITY ER DISCHARGE / POST-HOSPITAL
- send HIGH-PRIORITY msg to: P MC 9105 GI/HEPATOLOGY FRONT DESK STAFF
- include dx, referring MD name, preferred location, & appt date, if applicable
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0240-08:
NON-URGENT MSGS / RX / RESULTS/ RECS
- If pt / caller is returning call from clinic, Tana, Tashanna (preferred name Bailey),
Lillie, Janice, or Nicole AND there is documentation of a call being made via a telephone encounter:
- WARM TRANSFER to 804-828-9170
- MEDICAL RECORDS
- all inquiries, transfer to 804-828-4423
- BILLING QUESTIONS
- give pt 804-523-7001 & transfer call
- WORKQUEUE / online requests
- see 0240-14: WORKQUEUE for guidelines
- INFUSION Nurse Provider: follow PAC INFUSION help screen
- Endoscopy or Colonoscopy
- QUESTIONS / CONCERNS / MEDICATION REQUESTS OR
- caller looking for procedure status check (duration, time left, etc)
- WARM TRANSFER to:
- 9105: 804-327-6547 (scheduling)
- GB: 804-828-6814 (scheduling)
- GB: 804-628-5232 (nurses’ station)
- MOBA (TAPP): 804-443-8106 (scheduling)
- APPT. RELATED QUESTIONS / CONCERNS (non-symptom-based)
- NOTE: do NOT use for earlier appt. requests
- NEW PT
- send msg to: P MC 9105 GI/HEPATOLOGY FRONT DESK STAFF
- request records, provide fax to pt, include dx, referring MD / facility & FAX # in msg
- EST. PT
- send msg w/ dx to scheduled / last location seen
- AOP: P MC AOP GI FRONT DESK STAFF
- MC GB GI Procedures: P MC GB GI PROCEDURES FRONT DESK STAFF
- MC GB GI-HEP: P MC GB GI-HEPATOLOGY FRONT DESK STAFF
- MAYLAND: P MCVP MYL GI/HEPATOLOGY FRONT DESK
- MC 9105 GI/HEPATOLOGY: P MC 9105 GI/HEPATOLOGY FRONT DESK STAFF
- MC 9105 PLVHLTH GI: P MC 9105 PLVHLTH GI FRONT DESK STAFF
- MCVP MOBA (TAPP): P MCVP MOBA GASTROENTLGY FRONT DESK STAFF
- ENDOSCOPY / COLONOSCOPY: P VCU ENDO SUITE SCHEDULERS POOL
- NON-URGENT MESSAGES / LAB / TEST RESULTS / PRESCRIPTIONS / REFILLS / PRIOR
AUTHORIZATIONS (CAUTION: check urgent screen)
- PRESCRIPTION FAX #: all locations, 804-767-3661
- AOP: (Adult Outpatient Pavilion, 11th Floor)
- send msg to: P MC AOP GI CLINICAL SUPPORT
- MC GB GI Procedures (Gateway Bldg, 4th Floor)
- send msg to: P MC GB GI PROCEDURES CLINICAL SUPPORT
- MC GB GI - Hepatology Dept pts (Gateway Bldg)
- send msg to: P MC GB GI-HEPATOLOGY CLINICAL SUPPORT (nursing)
- MAYLAND - MYL
- send msg to: P MCVP MYL GI/HEPATOLOGY CLINICAL SUPPORT
- MC 9105 GI/HEPATOLOGY (Stony Point 9105, 3rd Floor)
- send msg to: P MC 9105 GI/HEPATOLOGY CLINICAL SUPPORT
- MC 9105 PLVHLTH GI (Stony Point 9105, 2nd Floor)
- send msg to: P MC 9105 PLVHLTH GI CLINICAL SUPPORT
- MCVP MOBA (TAPP):
- send msg to: P MCVP MOBA GASTROENTLGY CLINICAL SUPPORT
- MCVP WBRG GI
- send msg to: P MCVP WBRG GI CLINICAL SUPPORT
- MyChart (patient portal)
- see PAC MY CHART help screen for invite instructions
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0240-09:
URGENT / MD TO MD CALLS
- MD to MD
- MD req MD paged, page MD
- if no specific MD requested, page GI attending on call
- ** REMINDER: check online call schedule
- CRITICAL RESULTS
- see PAC CRITICAL RESULTS help screen for instructions
- SUICIDE
- see PAC SUICIDE help screen for instructions
- URGENT CRITERIA (EST. pts only)
- chest pain (ASK SUPERVISOR)
- dark tarry stools / melena
- extremely sleepy
- feeling confused (confusion, not acting right)
- fever with (one or more): severe abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, fatigue
- PEG / feeding tube was removed / pulled-out / fell-out
- severe abdominal pain
- shortness of breath (ASK SUPERVISOR)
- swollen abdomen (ascites) w/ confusion, short of breath, &/or yellow skin color (jaundice)
- unable to swallow any food or drink
- vomiting blood / vomit "looks like coffee grounds"
- 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- send HIGH-PRIORITY msg to location pt seen:
- AOP: P MC AOP GI CLINICAL SUPPORT
- GB: P MC GB GI-HEPATOLOGY CLINICAL SUPPORT
- MAYLAND: P MCVP MYL GI/HEPATOLOGY CLINICAL SUPPORT STAFF
- MOBA (TAPP): P MCVP MOBA GASTROENTLGY CLINICAL SUPPORT
- WBRG: P MCVP WBRG GI CLINICAL SUPPORT
- 9105: P MC 9105 GI/HEPATOLOGY CLINICAL SUPPORT
- after 4:30 PM
- page GI CONSULT PAGER (pager 2512)
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0240-10:
STAFF
- ADMIN
- Nick Noland, Assoc. Admin.
- SR. MANAGER
- AOP: Daniel Chon Sr. Mgr. Clinical Ops.
- WBRG: Tara Briggs, Sr. Ops. Ambulatory Mgr.
- 9105: Joyy Intal, Sr. Dir. Ambulatory Ops.
- MOBA (TAPP): Lisa Vogler, Sr. Dir. Ambulatory Ops.
- BUSINESS MANAGER
- AOP: Yolanda McGee, Business Mgr.
- 9105:
- MOBA (TAPP): Falisha Henderson, Business Mgr II
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0240-11:
LOCATIONS
- MAILING ADDRESS
- Dept. of Gastroenterology & Hepatology
- Box 980341
- Richmond, VA 23219
- ENDOSCOPY GB4 (Gateway Building) (PAC does NOT handle any requests)
- 1200 E. Marshall St.
- 4th Floor
- Richmond, VA 23219
- Phone: 804-828-8508
- Fax: 804-828-5304
- CLINIC LOCATIONS
- AOP (Adult Outpatient Pavilion)
- 1001 E. Leigh St.
- 11th Floor
- Richmond, VA 23219
- MYL (Mayland Medical Center)
- 3470 Mayland Court
- Henrico, VA 23233
- Phone: 804-527-4540
- MC GB GI Procedures (Gateway Building)
- CAUTION: Hepatology Clinic is also located at GB7 in Hume Lee Transplant Clinic
- 1200 E. Marshall St.
- 7th Floor
- Richmond, VA 23219
- Phone: 804-828-4060
- MC 9105 GI / HEPATOLOGY (Stony Point)
- 9105 Stony Point Dr.
- 3rd Floor
- Richmond, VA 23235
- MCVP MOBA GASTROENTLGY (Tappahannock)
- VCU Health Gastroenterology at Tappahannock
- 659 Hospital Rd.
- Pavilion A
- Tappahannock, VA 22560
- Phone: 804-443-8106
- CMH CARE GI (VCU Community Memorial Hospital) (PAC does NOT sch)
- 1755 N. Mecklenburg Ave.
- South Hill, VA 23970
- Phone: GI ONLY 434-584-5539
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0240-12:
LATE ARRIVALS
-
20-minute grace period
- "If you will be later than 20 minutes, I can connect you to the front
desk for additional help"
- WARM TRANSFER to
- AOP: 804-628-7497
- GB: 804-628-1501
- 9105: 804-327-6525
- MAYLAND: 804-527-4540
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0240-13:
ENDOSCOPY PROCEDURES
- ENDOSCOPY PRODECURES (do NOT sch / can / rsc)
- BRAVO / pH testing
- colonoscopy procedure
- COLONOSCOPY/ colon rectal screening / eval
- cryotherapy
- EID / FIH / OUE upper endoscopy
- endoscopy procedure
- ERCP endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography evaluation
- esophageal band
- EUS endoscopic ultrasound sonography evaluation
- manometry
- photodynamics
- radioablation
- stent placement / removal
- Upper Endoscopy / EGD
- WARM TRANSFER sch requests to:
- 9105: 804-327-6547
- if no answer, send msg: P VCU ENDO SUITE SCHEDULERS POOL
- GB: 804-828-6814
- if no answer, send msg: P VCU ENDO SUITE SCHEDULERS POOL
- MOBA (TAPP): 804-443-8106
- if no answer, send msg: MCVP MOBA GASTROENTLGY CLINICAL SUPPORT
- NOTE: if pt has questions about a CURRENTLY SCHEDULED procedure, send msg
- 9105 & GB: P VCU ENDO SUITE SCHEDULERS POOL
- MOBA (TAPP): P MCVP MOBA GASTROENTLGY CLINICAL SUPPORT
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0240-14:
WORKQUEUE
- WORKQUEUE / online requests
- follow scheduling guidelines
- FLAG if appt is not available within REQUESTED TIME FRAME OR if unable to sch
- do NOT send referral msg
- EXCEPTION: send msg IF decision tree instructs, send a HIGH-PRIORITY msg
- BUMPED appt: flag back to the clinic to sch
- CAUTION: NEW pt w/ ?multiple diagnoses? listed as reason for referral
- check communication section for clinic sch instructions
- if no communication, FLAG back to the clinic if unable to sch
- IF ENDOSCOPY procedure-related WORKQUEUE request (includes colonoscopy,
manometry, etc.), follow steps below:
- 1. ADD SCRIPT to COMMUNICATIONS & send IN-BASKET MSG to REFERRING provider
- "Thank you for your ambulatory referral for an Endoscopy procedure. However, we
need the referring provider to place an order for this specific endoscopy
procedure in Epic to be scheduled." Please answer the questions on the order, as
complete orders facilitate being able to sch the pt."
- EXAMPLES of endoscopy procedure orders in Epic: "colonoscopy", "screening
colonoscopy", "EGD"
- 2. CLOSE referral out using reason "DO NOT SCHEDULE"
- WORKQUEUE: VCU GOLD related online / WQ requests,
- refer to 0385-02: VCU GOLD WORKQUEUE / ONLINE REQUESTS
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0240-15:
MISC
-
blank screen
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0240-16:
MISC
-
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update: 07/23/2025 ewm