Part II: Preview 96 new CPT codes that Medicare will cover in 2026

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Article Overview

This article gives coders and compliance teams an early look at part of the 2026 CPT update and the services CMS plans to cover. It highlights changes spanning the nervous system and radiology chapters, including permanent replacements for temporary or Category III services, new primary and add-on code structures, and placeholder-based code planning for next year. It is useful for practices, hospitals, and billing staff preparing for annual code set changes and Medicare coverage updates.

Why This Topic Matters

Annual CPT and Medicare coverage changes can affect documentation, charge capture, claims preparation, and internal training. This preview helps readers understand where major code-set updates are coming so they can prepare workflows before the 2026 manual takes effect.

Article Sections

  1. Nervous system adds 9 primary codes

    This section previews upcoming nervous system chapter additions and the general areas of service they affect. It also notes that some current temporary codes are being replaced by permanent codes in the 2026 CPT manual.

  2. View 9 new codes in the radiology chapter

    This section summarizes planned radiology chapter updates for 2026. It covers several new service categories, including replacements for current reporting approaches and placeholder-based code development.

What You Will Learn

  • Which major CPT chapters are receiving new 2026 additions
  • How the article frames permanent replacements for temporary or Category III services
  • What broad service categories are included in the previewed CPT updates
  • Why the upcoming Medicare coverage changes are important for billing preparation

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Coding auditors
  • Revenue cycle staff
  • Physician billing teams
  • Compliance teams
  • Practice managers
  • Hospital outpatient departments

Codes Discussed

Code Ranges Discussed

  • CATEGORY III: 0266T-0271T
  • CATEGORY III: 0623T-0626T
  • CPT: 77X07-77X09
  • CPT: 70XX1-70XX3

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