10/09/2025
CPTยฎ 2026
The American Medical Association has rolled out 418 changes to the CPTยฎ code set for 2026, featuring 288 new codes, 84 deletions, and 46 revisions across medical, surgical, and diagnostic services.
All updates take effect January 1, 2026 (implementation may vary by payer
The American Medical Association (AMA) has released 418 changes to the CPTยฎ code set for 2026, effective January 1, 2026, including 288 new codes, 84 deletions, and 46 revisions across various services. Key updates focus on digital health, such as remote patient monitoring and augmented intelligence (AI) services, as well as updates to codes for hearing devices and leg revascularization.
Overview of CPTยฎ 2026 Changes
Total Changes: 418
New Codes: 288
Deletions: 84
Revisions: 46
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Key Areas of Update
Digital Health: New codes address remote patient monitoring, reflecting evidence that shorter monitoring periods can benefit patients.
Augmented Intelligence (AI): Several new codes are available for AI-assisted services designed to enhance physician capabilities and improve patient care by detecting relevant data or quantifying insights.
Hearing Device Services: A new set of 12 codes replaces older codes, providing a more comprehensive description of services related to hearing aid candidacy, fitting, verification, and patient support.
Leg Revascularization: The codes for lower extremity revascularization have been significant