The 2026 CPT code set includes several additions and updates for spine procedures. Here are seven developments to know, according to the International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery: 1.

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Compensation and reimbursement plans vary widely across the healthcare system. Collections-based, dollar per relative value unit (RVU) or salary plus incentive are three of the most commonly used ...

Adjusted operating margin is projected in the range of 6% to 8%, with net income per diluted share in the range of $1.23 to $1.81 and adjusted net income per diluted share in the range of $1.85 to ...

CPT codes for spine surgery may not always fit circumstances, and in some cases this prompts calls for reforms. One of those codes, CPT 62380 has the attention of some spine surgeons. The code, for ...

Medical billing and coding systems ensure that health providers get paid for their services. Learn the steps in medical billing and medical coding.

Modifiers (usually 2-digits) are added to the main procedure code to signify that the procedure has been altered by a distinct factor. Modifiers are accepted by most payors. Modifiers can increase or ...

Current Procedural Terminology, perhaps better known by its abbreviation “CPT,” is the coding system the medical field uses to document healthcare services during a procedure. This system is extensive ...