decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2026 Issue 1 (January)
Discern data storage, remote physiologic monitoring code updates in 2026
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Article Overview
This article explains upcoming 2026 CPT changes affecting digitally stored data services, remote physiologic monitoring, and related treatment management reporting. It is aimed at coders, billing professionals, and clinicians who need a high-level understanding of what areas of the CPT manual are changing, how the updates are organized, and what types of monitoring and management services are addressed.
Why This Topic Matters
The article helps readers identify which CPT sections are being revised for 2026 and understand the general scope of the updates before reviewing the premium coding guidance.
Article Sections
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Coding
Introduces the 2026 CPT update topic and the affected sections of the manual. Summarizes the broad focus on digital data services and remote physiologic monitoring.
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Prepare for, track remote monitoring services
Covers the general setup, education, device, and monitoring components associated with remote monitoring services. Describes the kinds of operational changes addressed for the 2026 updates.
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Collection and interpretation of the data
Addresses the portion of remote monitoring services related to collecting and interpreting data. Notes that this section includes related guideline updates.
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Use of the data to treat the patient
Summarizes the treatment management side of physiologic monitoring services. Discusses the broader reporting structure and related guideline revisions for 2026.
What You Will Learn
- Which CPT sections are being updated for 2026
- How the article groups remote monitoring services into major phases
- What kinds of monitoring activities and service categories are discussed
- Which portions of the CPT guidance were revised or expanded
- How the article distinguishes physiologic monitoring from remote therapeutic monitoring
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Billing staff
- Compliance professionals
- Clinical documentation staff
- Physicians and qualified health care professionals
Codes Discussed
Code Ranges Discussed
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