In 2026, medical coding saw two defining changes: the addition of 288 CPT/HCPCS codes that formalize billing for emerging AI and digital health services, and an April ICD-10-CM update that overhauled ...
Medical coding certification in 2026 is all about mastering updated ICD-10-CM and CPT guidelines, adapting to new AI-driven code sets, and refining exam strategies. With significant code revisions and ...
The main difference between MedPAC and CMS estimates of uncorrected coding intensity is that MedPAC’s estimate accounts for the upward trend in coding intensity. The growth of the Medicare Advantage ...