Discover 280-plus new codes in CPT update, including RPM services

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Article Overview

This article summarizes key changes in the 2026 CPT Manual, including new code additions, revisions, and deletions across several chapters. It is aimed at coders, billing teams, and clinical documentation staff who need a high-level view of what areas of CPT were updated and why the changes matter for reporting workflows, specialty services, and upcoming effective dates.

Why This Topic Matters

The 2026 CPT update affects multiple specialties and service lines, so organizations need to identify which sections of their coding workflows are impacted. This summary helps readers quickly gauge whether the full article is relevant to their practice, especially for remote monitoring, surgery, nervous system procedures, prostate biopsy, and radiology.

Article Sections

  1. Coding

    Introduces the scope of the 2026 CPT update and highlights the presence of new, revised, and deleted codes. It also frames the update around remote monitoring and broader chapter-level changes.

  2. New surgical codes describe technological advances

    Covers new and deleted surgical codes across musculoskeletal, sacroiliac joint, lower extremity revascularization, prostate biopsy, nervous system, and carpal tunnel-related services. It also notes related code revisions and cross-references to existing procedures.

  3. Radiology chapter updates

    Summarizes new radiology-related CPT additions, along with chapter-level revisions and deletions. The section focuses on imaging services introduced in the 2026 manual.

What You Will Learn

  • Which major CPT chapters are affected by the 2026 update
  • How the update is organized across new, revised, and deleted codes
  • Which service areas received notable additions in the 2026 manual
  • What broad categories of guidance accompany the remote monitoring changes
  • Which specialties and procedure families are most impacted by the update

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Coding auditors
  • Billing and reimbursement staff
  • Practice managers
  • Clinical documentation teams
  • Revenue cycle professionals
  • Specialty group administrators

Codes Discussed

Code Ranges Discussed

  • CPT: 37254 TO 37299

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