2027 Radiology Coding Updates Now Available

ACR® Coding Resources were updated to reflect the latest Current Procedural Terminology® (CPT®) code changes relevant to radiology for 2027. This update includes the actual codes and descriptors, providing a comprehensive listing of new, revised and deleted CPT codes that impact radiology practices.

Changes for radiology include new Category I CPT codes for the following procedures:

• Intraosseous Fiducial Marker Placement
• Prostate Biopsy Services
• Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA) of the Head and Neck

New Category III CPT codes for emerging technologies, services and procedures include:

• Digital 3D Modeling
• Pancreatic Histotripsy
• Quantitative Magnetic Resonance (MR) Analysis of Liver Without Imaging
• Ultrasonic Propulsion Clearance of Urinary Calculi
• Quantitative Transmission Volumetric Ultrasound Tomography of Breast
• Percutaneous Placement of Permanent Carotid Artery Filter
• Selective Demyelination of Nerves Innervating Knee Joint
• Ablation of Incompetent Vein by High Intensity–Focused Ultrasound

Additionally, revisions were made to the codes for the following:

• Carpometacarpal Aspiration or Injection
• Spine Deformity Procedures
• Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Arthrodesis
• Transcatheter Intracardiac Shunt (TIS) Optimization
• Lumbar Paravertebral Block/Paraspinous Block

For further details or questions, refer to CPT 2027 Code Changes (ACR member login required) or contact Laura Pattie, ACR Senior Economic Policy Analyst.