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The American Medical Association (AMA) updates the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT\u00ae) code set annually. These codes form the <\/span>universal language<\/b> used by healthcare providers, payers, coders, and auditors to describe, document, bill and analyse medical, surgical and diagnostic services.<\/span> The 2026 update is particularly significant. The <\/span>2026 CPT code set<\/span><\/a> will include <\/span>288 new codes<\/b>, <\/span>84 deletions<\/b>, and <\/span>46 revisions, <\/b>totalling <\/span>418 code-set changes<\/b>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n These <\/span>2026 CPT code changes<\/span><\/a> reflect major advances in digital health, remote monitoring, augmented-intelligence\/AI services, hearing device services, and procedural innovations (for example leg revascularization).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n For practices (including chiropractic, physical therapy, outpatient clinics) these changes matter because:<\/span><\/p>\n With that in mind, let\u2019s break down the 2026 changes by category.<\/span><\/p>\n Below are key categories and major changes you should know. Note: this is <\/span>not<\/span><\/i> a comprehensive list of every code changed (that would be hundreds); rather it highlights the major shifts and gives sample codes so you know where to dig further.<\/span><\/p>\n Telehealth: <\/span>new codes in the 98000-98016<\/span><\/a> range (audio-video, hybrid visits) are noted as part of earlier 2025 changes, and the 2026 set builds on telehealth service granularity. <\/span><\/p>\n What to watch:<\/b> If your practice uses remote devices (wearables, sensors) or video visits, you\u2019ll need to identify which new codes apply and map current services to the correct new code or crosswalk from an old code.<\/span><\/p>\n
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CPT Code Changes for 2026 by Category<\/strong><\/h2>\n
1. Digital health \/ Remote Monitoring \/ Telehealth<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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2. Augmented Intelligence \/ Artificial Intelligence (AI)<\/strong><\/h2>\n