Beginning January 1, 2026, the AMA will add a number of changes to CPT codes for two related sections: Digitally Stored Data Services/Remote Physiologic Monitoring; and Remote Physiologic Monitoring Treatment Management Services.
In the ever-evolving world of healthcare coding, staying grounded in the fundamentals is not just best practice, it’s a necessity. As regulations shift, payer expectations tighten, and productivity pressures mount, coding professionals must continually revisit the core principles that ensure accuracy, compliance, and integrity in clinical documentation and billing.
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You’ll have to wait a while longer for National Correct Coding Initiative edits for 2026-effective codes. However, the latest quarterly NCCI update will include new medically unlikely edits for a variety of HCPCS codes that went into effect in July and October 2025.
