Anticipated Changes for CPT 2027 Code Set

Anticipated Changes for CPT 2027 Code Set For the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT ® ) 2027 code set, there will be several radiology code changes, including new codes to report magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) of the head and neck, prostate biopsy services, intraosseous fiducial marker placement, pancreatic histotripsy, quantitative MR analysis of hepatic steatosis, and digital three-dimensional (3D) modeling, among others. The following is a summary of anticipated CPT code changes that may affect radiology. It reflects actions taken by the CPT Editorial Panel (the Panel). This summary is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of CPT changes...

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Article Overview

This article provides a high-level preview of anticipated CPT 2027 changes affecting radiology and related procedural services. It is intended for coders, billers, and other health care professionals who track CPT updates and need to monitor upcoming additions, revisions, deletions, and extensions across several imaging- and procedure-related topics. The article also notes the CPT Editorial Panel and AMA context for these pending updates.

Why This Topic Matters

Understanding upcoming CPT changes helps coding teams prepare for annual code-set updates, review documentation workflows, and anticipate how radiology and related services may be affected when the 2027 codebook is finalized.

Article Sections

  1. Category I Codes

    Introduces the major groups of anticipated Category I updates for the 2027 CPT code set and notes their expected effective timing.

  2. Head and Neck Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA)

    Summarizes planned changes affecting the head and neck MRA code family and the related scope of reporting changes.

  3. Prostate Biopsy Services

    Reviews anticipated restructuring and editorial changes for prostate biopsy-related services in the CPT 2027 update.

  4. Intraosseous Fiducial Marker Placement

    Describes new coding activity for fiducial marker placement services performed with imaging support.

  5. Category III Codes

    Introduces the anticipated Category III additions scheduled for mid-2026 reporting and the broader technology-focused areas they address.

  6. Pancreatic Histotripsy

    Covers the planned new Category III reporting option for a pancreatic treatment technology.

  7. Quantitative Magnetic Resonance (MR) Analysis of Hepatic Steatosis

    Summarizes the planned new code for liver steatosis assessment and its relationship to existing magnetic resonance reporting concepts.

  8. Digital 3D Modeling

    Describes the creation of new time-based codes related to patient-specific digital three-dimensional modeling workflows.

  9. Ultrasonic Propulsion Clearance of Urinary Calculi

    Covers the anticipated new reporting option for an ultrasound-based stone management service.

  10. Quantitative Transmission Volumetric Ultrasound Tomography of Breast

    Summarizes the planned new Category III code for breast imaging analysis and related quantitative output.

  11. Revised Codes

    Introduces the set of CPT code families and guideline areas expected to receive editorial revisions in 2027.

  12. Carpometacarpal Aspiration or Injection

    Notes revisions to injection and aspiration coding language affecting joint-related reporting.

  13. Spine Deformity

    Describes guideline and parenthetical revisions for a spine deformity subsection and related code groupings.

  14. Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Arthrodesis

    Summarizes planned clarification changes affecting reporting for SI joint fusion services.

  15. Transcatheter Intracardiac Shunt (TIS) Optimization

    Covers planned descriptor and guideline updates for intracardiac shunt-related procedures.

  16. Lumbar Paravertebral Block/Paraspinous Block

    Notes a planned parenthetical deletion affecting reporting guidance for a lumbar/paraspinous block code.

  17. Deleted Codes

    Lists codes scheduled for deletion in the 2027 update and provides the associated code entries referenced in the article.

  18. Retained Codes

    Lists Category III codes scheduled to remain available longer than originally expected and notes the extension period.

What You Will Learn

  • Which broad radiology and procedure categories are expected to change in CPT 2027.
  • How the article distinguishes among new, revised, deleted, and retained code groups.
  • Which types of services are included in the planned updates across imaging and procedure reporting.
  • The general timeline for when different CPT changes are expected to take effect.

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Radiology billing staff
  • Compliance professionals
  • Practice managers
  • Health information professionals
  • Physicians and advanced practice clinicians involved in procedure documentation

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