The 2026 CPT coding updates took effect January 1, 2026, with the most significant changes affecting remote patient monitoring, telehealth billing, evaluation and management documentation, and interventional radiology. CMS published the full list of new, revised, and deleted codes in the annual update to the CPT/HCPCS code list, available directly from CMS.gov. Claims submitted with […]
CPT Code Modifiers, E/M coding, Interventional Radiology, Remote Patient Monitoring, Telehealth Billing
The 2026 CMS rules for Evaluation and Management services and telehealth introduce changes that affect how providers document visits, select E/M code levels, and bill for remote care. The changes are not cosmetic adjustments to existing guidelines, they modify how medical decision-making components are weighted, clarify time-based coding for total encounter time, and establish which […]
E/M, E/M coding, Telehealth Billing
Medical coding mistakes can cost a practice, because medical coding is a detail-oriented job. Even experienced coders can make mistakes that lead to costly errors and compliance issues. Avoiding common coding mistakes is crucial for accurate reimbursement, proper record-keeping, and avoiding penalties. Medical coding is highly detailed, yet accuracy is critical for proper reimbursement, compliance, […]
Common Coding Errors, E/M coding, Incorrect E/M, National Correct Coding Initiatives, Unbundling