2026 Radiology Coding Updates Now Available

ACR^® Coding Resources are updated to reflect the latest CPT^® code changes relevant to radiology for 2026. This update includes the actual codes and descriptors, offering a comprehensive listing of new, revised and deleted CPT codes.

Radiology-related changes include new Category I CPT codes for:

• Computed tomography angiography (CTA) of the head and neck
• Computed tomography cerebral perfusion (CTP)
• Irreversible electroporation (IRE)
• Thoracic branch endograft services
• Prostate biopsy
• Lower extremity (LE) vascular procedures
• Radiation oncology treatment delivery
• Superficial radiation therapy
• Endovascular therapy
• Sacroiliac (SI) arthrodesis
• Percutaneous carpal tunnel release

Additionally, new Category III CPT codes will be available for emerging technologies to include:

• Hemodynamic inferior vena cava (IVC) monitoring
• Benign prostate ablation using high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU)
• Laser ablation of breast tumors
• Neurovascular optical coherence tomography
• Tissue displacement
• Tumor treating fields dosimetry
• Surface mesh volume

For further details or questions, see CPT 2026 Code Changes or contact Laura Pattie, ACR Senior Economic Policy Analyst.