Review 21 revised CPT codes that will arrive in 2026

Why This Topic Matters

Staying current with these proposed CPT revisions helps practices understand upcoming documentation and billing changes before the 2026 effective date and reduce the risk of denials or missed reimbursement opportunities.

Article Sections

1. Remote monitoring receives revisions

   Discusses proposed updates affecting remote monitoring code families and the related timing of service reporting. The section focuses on broad changes tied to monitoring duration and communication requirements.

2. TEVAR sees 4 updates

   Summarizes proposed revisions to the thoracic endovascular aortic repair code family and notes related code additions and deletions. The section also references placeholder codes used before the 2026 CPT manual is published.

3. 1 revision to prostate biopsy

   Covers an upcoming prostate biopsy descriptor revision and the broader restructuring of the prostate biopsy code family. It also notes related deletions and newly introduced placeholder codes.

4. Scan for major radiology changes

   Reviews proposed changes in radiation oncology and related radiology services, including descriptor revisions, code deletions, and payment-status updates. The section also mentions broader policy changes that may affect this code family.

5. PCI picks up 10 revisions

   Describes proposed revisions in the percutaneous coronary intervention code family and related add-on code deletions. It also notes placeholder codes for new PCI services and the effective timing of the changes.