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Introduction CPT codes are the foundation of medical billing in the United States. Created and maintained by the American Medical Association (AMA), these standardized numeric codes describe medical, surgical, and diagnostic services. They ensure clear communication between physicians, hospitals, insurance companies, and auditors while supporting accurate reimbursement. Among thousands of CPT codes, CPT Code 76942 … Read more
Introduction Understanding the 93000 CPT code description is one of the most common challenges for new medical coders, billing teams, and even clinicians. Many professionals know it relates to an ECG/EKG, but confusion remains about what is included, what is excluded, when it can be billed, and why claims get denied. Incorrect use of 93000 … Read more
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released a significant quarterly update to the ICD-10-PCS (Procedure Coding System). Effective April 1, 2026, hospitals must implement 80 new procedure codes for inpatient encounters. These additions reflect rapid advancements in cardiovascular scaffolding, biopharmaceuticals, and specialized delivery systems. As an expert medical coder, navigating these changes … Read more
A Practical Coding Guide With Examples (CPT® 76014–76019) Patients who have implanted medical devices or retained foreign bodies often require additional safety evaluation before undergoing an MRI. These safety steps are critical because the MRI’s strong magnetic field can cause device movement, heating, malfunction, or patient injury, as well as damage to the MRI equipment … Read more
The healthcare industry depends heavily on accurate documentation, proper reimbursement, and compliance with complex regulations. At the center of this system are medical billing and coding specialists—professionals who translate medical services, diagnoses, and procedures into standardized codes used for insurance claims, reporting, and data analysis. Earning a medical billing and coding specialist certification is one … Read more
Accurate coding for pancreatic biopsies and surgical procedures is critical because pancreatic cancer is one of the most serious and complex conditions treated in healthcare today. It has the highest mortality rate among major cancers and is currently the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, after lung and colon cancer. As … Read more
The Pathology & Laboratory section of the 2026 CPT code set received a notable set of changes, reflecting rapid advances in molecular diagnostics, genomics, and lab testing technologies — particularly in areas where traditional codes were insufficient. In total, the 2026 updates include approximately 7 new codes and 2 revised codes in this section, with … Read more
CPT Category III codes are temporary alphanumeric codes (ending in “T”) that capture emerging medical technologies, procedures, services, and innovative paradigms that are not yet widespread enough to qualify for Category I designation. These codes allow clinicians and payers to collect utilization and outcomes data, which may eventually support conversion to permanent Category I codes. … Read more
The Medicine Section of the 2026 CPT code set undergoes substantial changes — with 37 new codes, 17 deletions, and 17 revisions — reflecting the evolution of preventive care, digital health, remote patient monitoring, therapeutic monitoring, audiology, and other emerging clinical services.Hiacode These updates are part of a broader 418-code revision cycle aimed at aligning … Read more
The 2026 CPT® code set brings a targeted set of updates to the Radiology Section, reflecting advancements in imaging modalities, procedural technologies, radiation oncology, and evolving clinical practice patterns. In 2026 there are eight new radiology codes, nine deletions, and three code revisions, all driven by the need to streamline reporting, enhance specificity, and retire … Read more