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Medical Coding in 2026 Undergoes Major Shifts in CPT Additions and ICD-10 Structural Rules

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 ...
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Screening vs. diagnostic colonoscopy billing: 10 notes

Colonoscopy billing can be very complex, hinging on distinctions between screening and diagnostic intent. A single ICD-10 code, CPT selection or missing modifier can shift a procedure from fully ...