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 ...
The new outpatient CPT modifier 33 is the “most noteworthy” change in CMS’ Outpatient Code Editor Version 12.1, effective April 4, according to an AAPC report. Modifier 33 Preventive services is ...