AMA CPT® Assistant - 2026 Issue 8 (August)
Reporting Precuneus Magnetic Stimulation (0997T, 0998T)
August 2026 page 14 Reporting Precuneus Magnetic Stimulation ( 0997T , 0998T ) For the CPT 2026 code set, two new Category III codes ( 0997T , 0998T ) were established to report precuneus magnetic stimulation, which is a noninvasive therapy intended to slow the progression of conditions such as Alzheimer disease. In addition, instructional parenthetical notes and an exclusionary note were added following these new codes. This service was previously reported with code 64999 . This article provides an overview of the intent and use of the new codes. 0997T Precuneus magnetic stimulation; treatment planning using magnetic resonance imaging-guided neuronavigation to...
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Article Overview
The article discusses the 2026 CPT code-set changes for precuneus magnetic stimulation, a noninvasive therapy discussed in the context of Alzheimer disease. It covers the general scope of the new reporting categories, their relationship to other magnetic stimulation services, and the types of clinical and procedural scenarios addressed. The material is relevant to professionals who need an overview of how this service is represented in CPT.
Why This Topic Matters
The article provides context for a new area of CPT reporting and distinguishes the service from other magnetic stimulation approaches. It may help coding professionals and clinicians understand the scope of the reporting changes and the subject matter addressed by the new categories.
Article Sections
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Overview of New Category III Reporting
Introduces the new CPT reporting categories for precuneus magnetic stimulation and summarizes the article’s scope.
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Treatment Planning
Covers the planning portion of precuneus magnetic stimulation and its general relationship to imaging, neuronavigation, and recorded brain activity.
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Treatment Delivery
Covers personalized treatment delivery and related monitoring and documentation topics.
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Clinical Example and Procedural Description: Treatment Planning
Presents a clinical scenario and accompanying procedural discussion related to the planning service.
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Clinical Example and Procedural Description: Treatment Delivery
Presents a clinical scenario and accompanying procedural discussion related to the treatment service.
What You Will Learn
- The general scope of the new CPT reporting categories for precuneus magnetic stimulation.
- How the article distinguishes precuneus magnetic stimulation from other magnetic stimulation approaches.
- The broad clinical and procedural topics associated with treatment planning and treatment delivery.
- How imaging, neuronavigation, and brain activity recording are discussed in the article.
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding and billing professionals
- Clinicians involved in magnetic stimulation services
Codes Discussed
Code Ranges Discussed
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