Seek Knowledge Security in a Time of Economic Turbulence and Sweeping 2026 Changes

A storm of economic uncertainty is looming over 2026, and you can’t afford to navigate the changes without professional guidance. With sweeping coding changes, the most significant in years, professionals who walk into 2026 without expert insight will face a rising flood of new challenges that may sink reimbursement and compliance. More accurate IR coding and reimbursement starts with an improved understanding of how IR procedures are performed.

Stay ahead in the evolving world of interventional radiology coding with our trusted Interventional Radiology Coder, your gateway to success with IR procedures. This nationally renowned, top-selling resource remains essential for navigating the most complex year yet that demands coder readiness.

What’s New for 2026

• Lower Extremity Revascularization: In a landmark decision, lower extremity revascularization has been completely restructured, expanding from 15 codes to 46 new codes with revised definitions of complexity and vascular territory.
• CTA Head & Neck: Two codes are now consolidated into one bundled code; CT cerebral perfusion (0042T) retired and replaced with new Category I code(s).
• Ablation Procedures: Brand-new codes for irreversible electroporation (IRE) of liver and prostate tumors.
• Thoracic Endografts (TEVAR): New and revised codes for thoracic aneurysm and branch endograft procedures.
• Embolization: Expanded bundling/revisions, especially for head, neck, and CNS procedures.
• Pain Management Overlap: New Category I codes for percutaneous lumbar decompression (PILD) and genicular nerve ablation.

Gain a Grasp of 2026 Regulatory & Payment Shifts

• Efficiency Adjustment (~2.5%): Reduces RVUs on non-time-based services, cutting reimbursement.
• Site-of-Service Changes: Facility RVUs reduced; office/ASC settings may be more favorable.
• Virtual Direct Supervision: Proposed permanent option—key for remote practices.
• Conversion Factor: Slight increase ($32.35 → $33.42), but efficiency cuts could negate gains.

Impact: Without mastery of new structures and payment policies, coders risk denials, lost revenue, and compliance penalties.

Why You Need This Resource

• Decode new bundled codes and territory definitions with confidence.
• Protect revenue with documentation tips to withstand payer scrutiny.
• Optimize where procedures are performed (ASC vs. hospital vs. office) based on regulatory changes.
• Reduce denials with side-by-side comparisons of old vs new codes.

How Our Updated Coder Helps

• Up-to-Date Coding: Includes every new, deleted, and revised CPT®/HCPCS code for 2026.
• Code Clarity: Breaks down bundling and complexity definitions with expert explanations.
• Case examples applying the new 2026 CPT code sets to real-world scenarios
• Regulatory Insight: Understand CMS supervision, efficiency adjustments, and site-of-service impacts.
• Revenue Protection: Minimize denials, improve appeal success, and maximize reimbursement.

Unlock the full potential of interventional radiology coding with the 2026 Interventional Radiology Coder—your ultimate partner for precision, compliance, and profitability. Don’t just stay current—set the pace in a year of historic coding change.

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