2026 CPT Update for Radiology and Interventional Services

Course Description

The 2026 CPT update brings meaningful changes to diagnostic imaging and interventional reporting. Revised language for ultrasound and duplex studies, clearer direction for imaging performed during procedures, and updated terminology for diagnostic intent will guide how radiology and interventional services are reported in the coming year. These updates affect routine imaging, procedure guidance, and documentation used to support separate diagnostic studies.

This session is designed for professionals who support accurate and consistent reporting across radiology and IR workflows. It explains the 2026 CPT changes in practical terms, applies them to realistic imaging and procedural examples, and highlights how documentation should reflect the updated definitions. Participants will learn how to apply revised CPT terminology, identify when separate imaging may be reported, and use the new guidance with confidence in day-to-day coding and reporting.

Dedicated to radiology and interventional coding teams, physicians, technologists, and clinical documentation professionals, this program provides clear direction on how to use the 2026 CPT updates with accuracy and consistency across the radiology and IR spectrum.

Learning Objectives

• Apply revised 2026 CPT terminology for diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures
• Identify documentation elements that support code selection for ultrasound and duplex studies
• Determine when diagnostic imaging may be reported separately during an interventional service
• Use updated CPT language to support imaging guidance during procedures
• Apply clinical intent requirements to imaging performed before therapeutic work begins
• Use practical examples to apply new code descriptions to real radiology and IR scenarios
• Recognize how revised coding rules influence communication between clinicians and coding teams
• Support consistent reporting across radiology departments, outpatient centers, and IR practices

Areas Covered in the Session

• Updated terminology and descriptions for 2026 diagnostic imaging codes
• Revised definitions and expectations for duplex studies and ultrasound documentation
• How CPT now addresses imaging intent in radiology and IR procedures
• When diagnostic imaging can be reported separately during interventional work
• Requirements for imaging guidance documentation in IR settings
• Supporting code selection using procedure notes, findings, and clinical purpose
• Common radiology and IR scenarios demonstrating correct 2026 reporting
• Clarifying documentation expectations between radiology reports and procedure notes
• Applying updated terms to vascular imaging and ultrasound commonly used in IR
• Practical reporting language that supports accurate code selection using 2026 CPT standards
• Live Q&A Session

Suggested Attendees

• Radiology Coders
• Interventional Radiology (IR) Specialists
• Radiologists and Interventional Radiologists
• Imaging Technologists
• Coding Managers
• Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) Teams
• Revenue Cycle Managers
• Billing Staff and Companies
• Compliance Officers
• Office Managers
• Practice Managers
• Healthcare Administrators
• Medical Billers
• Physicians and Other Providers
• Healthcare Consultants
• PACS Administrators
• Quality Assurance Coordinators
• Audit and Risk Management Professionals
• Health Information Management (HIM) Professionals
• Department Leads and Supervisors in Radiology

About the Presenter

Susan Rohde, RHIT, CDIP, CCS-P, CPC, Healthcare Director, Eide Bailly LLP, has more than three decades of experience in health information management, clinical documentation, and coding across a wide range of specialties. She works extensively with radiology and interventional departments, helping organizations use clear documentation to support accurate coding for diagnostic imaging and complex procedures.

Her expertise includes CPT and ICD-10-CM reporting, clinical documentation development, medical necessity standards, and comprehensive education for physicians and coding professionals. Susan is known for translating clinical detail into practical, defensible code selection while supporting meaningful clinical communication.

She has worked with facilities nationwide to strengthen documentation for E/M services and multiple surgical specialties including interventional radiology, anesthesia, vascular procedures, neurosurgical services, and orthopedics. Susan is an active member of AHIMA, NDHIMA, AAPC, NSCHBC, HFMA, and MGMA and currently serves on the education committee for NSCHBC.

Additional Information:

After Registration: You will receive an email with login information and handouts (presentation slides) that you can print and share with all participants at your location.

System Requirement:

• Internet Speed: Preferably above 1 MBPS
• Headset: Any decent headset and microphone which can be used to talk and hear clearly

Live Course Cancellation Policy: If for any reason Skillacquire need to cancel this program, Skillacquire will notify participants by email of the cancellation no less than 24 hours prior to the expected start time.

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