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2026 CPT® Medicine Section Updates – What Medical Coders Need to Know

The Medicine Section of the 2026 CPT code set undergoes substantial changes — with 37 new codes, 17 deletions, and 17 revisions — reflecting the evolution of preventive care, digital…
Posted by Jitendra M.Sc CPC January 6, 2026
Posted inSurgery Medical coding

2026 CPT Radiology Section Updates – A Comprehensive Guide for Coders

The 2026 CPT® code set brings a targeted set of updates to the Radiology Section, reflecting advancements in imaging modalities, procedural technologies, radiation oncology, and evolving clinical practice patterns. In…
Posted by Jitendra M.Sc CPC January 6, 2026
Posted inSurgery Medical coding

2026 CPT Cardiovascular Revascularization Replacements: A Coder’s Guide

In the 2026 CPT code set, the American Medical Association (AMA) has enacted one of the most sweeping updates to cardiovascular procedural coding in years — completely redesigning the coding…
Posted by Jitendra M.Sc CPC January 6, 2026
Posted inSurgery Medical coding

2026 CPT Nervous System Surgery Updates (61000–64999)

The Nervous System Surgery section of the 2026 CPT code set sees a meaningful expansion with 11 new codes and several revisions designed to reflect minimally invasive procedures, image-guided decompressions,…
Posted by Jitendra M.Sc CPC January 6, 2026
Posted inMedical coding Surgery

2026 CPT Musculoskeletal Surgery Updates

New Musculoskeletal Surgical Codes a) Osteotomy with Intramedullary Lengthening Devices One of the most notable additions in 2026 is a new CPT code for tibial osteotomy with insertion of an…
Posted by Jitendra M.Sc CPC January 6, 2026
Posted inMedical coding Surgery

2026 CPT Cardiovascular Surgery Updates

The CPT® 2026 code set introduces some of the most significant cardiovascular surgery revisions in years, reflecting advances in interventional techniques, procedural complexity, and the need for clearer procedural classification.…
Posted by Jitendra M.Sc CPC January 6, 2026
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CPT 2026 Updates – What Coders Must Know

Every year, CPT codes are updated, and 2026 is a big one. There are 418 total changes: 288 new codes 46 revised codes 84 deleted codes All these changes start…
Posted by Jitendra M.Sc CPC December 28, 2025
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HCPCS 2026 Update: 160 New Codes, Major J-Code Changes, and Key Revisions Every Medical Coder Must Know”

CMS released the January 2026 HCPCS Level II code files on November 24, 2025. These alphanumeric codes are used to bill for supplies, drugs, biologicals, DME, and certain services not…
Posted by Jitendra M.Sc CPC December 11, 2025
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Universal Operative Note Coding Checklist (For All Surgical CPT Codes)

1. Patient & Procedure Verification ✔ Correct patient (name, DOB, MRN)✔ Date of surgery✔ Primary surgeon + assistants (PA, NP, RNFA, resident)✔ Preoperative diagnosis✔ Postoperative diagnosis✔ Procedures performed (as documented…
Posted by Jitendra M.Sc CPC December 6, 2025
Posted inMedical coding Surgery

2026 SI Joint Fusion Coding Update — What Medical Coders Need to Know

Significant changes are coming to CPT® coding for minimally invasive sacroiliac (SI) joint fusion. As new implant designs and techniques have entered the market, coders have struggled to match procedures…
Posted by Jitendra M.Sc CPC December 4, 2025

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