New CPT code changes for invasive cardiology and interventional radiology will take effect on January 1, 2026, with a potential impact on the revenue cycle that demands immediate, system-wide. preparation.
In a new report, Kodiak Solutions suggests upcoming CPT code changes could have significant implications for the revenue cycle. At least 84 changes are being made to codes for invasive cardiology (IC) and interventional radiology (IR). This is significant because the codes account for an average of 12.7% of a hospital's total net revenue.
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Luke Gale is the revenue cycle editor for HealthLeaders.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
The upcoming CPT code changes for invasive cardiology (IC) and interventional radiology (IR) could impact around 12.7% of a hospital's total net revenue.
Revenue cycle teams must engage both clinicians and coders for immediate training on upcoming coding changes and the new clinical documentation.
Mitigating risk requires a multi-pronged approach: updating payer prior authorization protocols, updating billing platforms, and closely monitoring denial KPIs for IC and IR services.