CPT: Get another preview of the code changes coming next year; Laparoscopy, MRI, E/M changes among top changes next year

Why This Topic Matters

Annual CPT updates can affect documentation, coding workflows, charge capture, and compliance across many specialties. This preview helps readers quickly assess whether the coming changes may impact their practice or facility.

Article Sections

1. Overview of upcoming CPT changes

   Introduces the general themes of the upcoming CPT update and the types of services affected. Summarizes the broad scope of new content across multiple specialties and code categories.

2. Procedure and specialty-specific additions

   Covers new and expanded procedural coding areas across orthopedic, cardiac, abdominal, gastroenterology, gynecology, and ophthalmology services. Also notes imaging-related and other specialty-driven additions.

3. E/M, infusion, vaccine, neurostimulator, and therapy management updates

   Describes updates involving evaluation and management, medication administration, preventive services, device-related analysis, and pharmacist services. Includes discussion of new categories introduced for communication-based and online services.

4. Code count summary

   Presents a brief summary table of the number of new codes by broad CPT category. Serves as a quick reference to the overall volume of changes.