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Coding updates aren’t confined to annual releases, and the April 2026 changes are a reminder of how quickly risk can evolve.

Each year, HCPCS Level II codes are updated to reflect changes in clinical practice, technology, and reimbursement policy, and 2026 is no exception. New, revised, and deleted codes can directly impact how services are reported, reimbursed, and audited.

Each year, CPT^® updates bring shifts that ripple across coding, auditing, and revenue integrity teams—and 2026 is no exception. This year’s changes highlight ongoing expansion in virtual care, refinements in surgical reporting, and the continued evolution of immunization coding.

Remember the 1985 Chevy Chase & Dan Aykroyd comedy “Spies Like Us?” One of the senior leaders in our practice once joked that “G2211” sounded like CIA operative lingo straight from the movie. Every time the topic comes up, I humor myself with imaging what silly scenarios G2211 could mean if it had...

The new year brings new changes to the CPT^® code set, and 2025 is no exception. With significant updates affecting telemedicine, integumentary systems, and CAR-T therapy, it’s crucial for healthcare professionals to understand these revisions to stay compliant and efficient.