Procedural Coding Expert E-book

Improve efficiency, boost reimbursement, and master 2026 CPT^® code changes with the Procedural Coding Expert 2026. This code book is everything you need for each coding decision — conveniently organized and easily identifiable with color-coded alerts and highlights. Get quick access to essential data for spot-on CPT^® coding.

The user-friendly design lays out the 2026 CPT^® code set with full code descriptors, E/M coding advice, CPT^® to HCPCS Level II G code crosswalks, CPT^® and HCPCS Level II modifiers with definitions and tips, proprietary laboratory analyses codes, inpatient-only procedure codes, brand-name vaccinations associated with CPT^® codes, vascular families for interventional radiology coding, Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) details — and so much more.

 Key Features and Benefits

• Complete 2026 CPT^® code set: Find all current CPT® codes and their descriptions in one place.
• Customized alphabetic index: Save time and eliminate cross-reference searching with thousands of easy-to-follow entries.
• Comprehensive code chapters: Effortlessly locate Category I, II, and III, multianalyte assays, and proprietary laboratory analyses codes.
• 2026 coding advice for new/revised/deleted codes: Avoid errors with coding tips for new and revised codes, plus go-to crosswalks for deleted codes.
• CPT^® and HCPCS Level II modifiers: Refer to definitions and guidance for assigning modifiers correctly.
• CPT^®-to-G code crosswalks: Quickly locate G codes for billing Medicare and other payers simply by looking up the CPT® code.
• Colored symbols and code alerts: Expansive highlights throughout the chapters emphasize coding and billing requirements and reimbursement information:
  • New/revised, add-on, and re-sequenced codes
  • FDA approval pending
  • Modifier 51 or 63 exempt
  • Female/male only procedures, maternity services/procedures
  • MIPs code, telemedicine code
  • Facility/non-facility total RVUs
  • Global days
  • MUEs
  • Modifier crosswalks
  • HCPCS Level II code dosage for drugs
  • Payment limit maximum reimbursement amount
  • ASC payment indicator/ASC separate payment
  • APC status indicator/APC value
  • CPT^® Assistant article references
• Appendices: Access all the information you need in one convenient resource:
  • New, revised, and deleted codes for 2026
  • 2026 crosswalks for deleted codes
  • Inpatient-only procedure codes
  • Category II modifiers
  • Re-sequenced codes
  • Vascular families for interventional radiology
  • Lists of modifier 51 exempt, modifier 63 exempt, and add-on codes
  • Place of service and type of service codes and definitions
  • Payment status indicators and definitions
  • HCPCS Level II modifiers and descriptions
  • Brand-name and generic vaccinations associated with CPT® codes
  • Drug class list
• Helpful illustrations: Boost your understanding of procedures with detailed anatomical illustrations throughout the chapters.
• E/M Audit Worksheet: Keep your E/M pay on track by ensuring compliance with current E/M guidelines.
• Dictionary-style headers and bleed tabs: Easily navigate chapters with color-coded page headings highlighting the code range on every page.
• Note pages: Use convenient note pages between chapters to jot down critical coding reminders.

Procedural Coding Expert 2026 provides an easy way to maximize reimbursement in the year ahead.

This book is not the official AMA CPT® code book and CANNOT be used for AAPC certification exams.