As of January 1, 2026, the medical coding landscape has undergone its most significant transformation in years, with the AMA releasing 418 CPT changes and CMS finalizing updated ICD-10-CM guidelines ...
The average amounts of a hospital’s denied inpatient and outpatient claims have increased by 12% and 14%, respectively, with greater denial volumes also accompanying an uptick in payer’s audits, ...
Radiology organizations and federal agencies are emphasizing standardized reporting, updated ICD-10-CM guidance, and refined billing workflows to cut claim denials and improve reimbursement in 2026.