Current Procedural Terminology, perhaps better known by its abbreviation “CPT,” is the coding system the medical field uses to document healthcare services during a procedure. This system is extensive ...

The medical coding landscape has shifted dramatically with the 2026 CPT updates, introducing 288 new codes and revising hundreds more across critical specialties like radiology, pathology, and ...

The 2026 updates from CMS and AMA introduce sweeping CPT, HCPCS, and regulatory changes that directly affect reimbursement, compliance, and operational planning. Key shifts include a dual conversion ...

If the surgeon leaves the incision of a simple or single abscess removal open to drain on its own, CPT 10060 should be used. If there is need to place a drain or pack to allow for continuous drainage ...

Gloria Miller, CPC, CPMA, CPPM, former vice president of reimbursement services at Comprehensive Healthcare Solutions Inc. shares which CPT codes to use. Q: What CPT codes and modifiers would be used ...

WASHINGTON — For decades, politicians have blamed the country’s biggest doctor lobby for some of the health care systems ...

The American Medical Association released updates to its medical codes for 2022 with many tied to new technology services and the administration of COVID-19 vaccines. The AMA made 405 changes in the ...

The American Medical Association's (AMA's) 2020 update of the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code set — involving almost 400 code changes — reflects a continued expansion of medicine beyond the ...

Q1 2026 earnings call: new SRT CPT codes boost reimbursement and pipeline, while revenue shifts to recurring models.