New coding guidance: Discover 280-plus new codes in CPT annual update, including RPM services

Why This Topic Matters

Annual CPT updates can affect documentation review, charge capture, workflow, and code selection across multiple departments. This summary helps readers quickly identify whether the article covers their specialty and whether the update includes the types of code changes they need to track.

Article Sections

1. 2026 CPT update overview

   A general overview of the annual code set update, including the scale of additions, revisions, and deletions. It also notes the broad areas affected across the manual.

2. Remote physiologic monitoring changes

   Discussion of the new and revised remote monitoring-related CPT updates within the E/M chapter. The section also references related changes across other monitoring services.

3. New surgical codes describe technological advancements

   Coverage of new musculoskeletal surgery codes and other procedure updates reflecting newer technologies. It also includes changes involving sacroiliac joint fusion coding and lower extremity revascularization.

4. Prostate biopsy and lumbar decompression updates

   Overview of new biopsy coding in the prostate area and replacement of a Category III lumbar decompression code with new CPT codes. The section also mentions additional spinal repair and carpal tunnel procedure changes.

5. Radiology chapter updates

   Summary of new and revised radiology services added in the annual update, including computed tomography-related changes. It also notes that additional deletions were made in the chapter.