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From Biopsy to Whipple: Essential Pancreatic Cancer Coding Tips for Beginners

Accurate coding for pancreatic biopsies and surgical procedures is critical because pancreatic cancer is one of the most serious and complex conditions treated in healthcare today. It has the highest…
Posted by Jitendra M.Sc CPC January 12, 2026
Posted inMedical coding Surgery

2026 CPT® Pathology & Laboratory Section Updates – What Medical Coders Need to Know

The Pathology & Laboratory section of the 2026 CPT code set received a notable set of changes, reflecting rapid advances in molecular diagnostics, genomics, and lab testing technologies — particularly…
Posted by Jitendra M.Sc CPC January 6, 2026
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2026 CPT® Category III (Emerging Technologies) Updates

CPT Category III codes are temporary alphanumeric codes (ending in “T”) that capture emerging medical technologies, procedures, services, and innovative paradigms that are not yet widespread enough to qualify for…
Posted by Jitendra M.Sc CPC January 6, 2026
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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