AHA Coding Clinic® for HCPCS - 2026 Quarter 1; For Your Information
New, Deleted and Revised HCPCS Level II Codes Effective January 1, 2026
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services update the HCPCS Level II code set quarterly. Only a subset of the code changes effective January 1, 2026, have been provided here. For a full listing of the code changes, see the HCPCS Quarterly Update file at: https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/coding-billing/healthcare-common-procedure-system/quarterly-update . New HCPCS Level II Codes HCPCS Level II Code Long Descriptor Effective Date A4295 Intermittent urinary catheter; straight tip, hydrophilic coating, each January 1, 2026 A4296 Intermittent urinary catheter; coude (curved) tip, hydrophilic coating, each January 1, 2026 A4297 Intermittent urinary catheter; hydrophilic coating, with insertion supplies January 1, 2026 C1607...
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Article Overview
This premium update article reviews a selected subset of HCPCS Level II changes taking effect January 1, 2026. It is intended for coders, billers, compliance staff, and reimbursement professionals who need to track quarterly CMS code set updates, especially for new additions, deletions, and descriptor revisions across durable medical equipment, drugs, procedures, services, skin substitute products, and other HCPCS categories. The article also notes that only a portion of the full CMS quarterly update is shown and points readers to the official CMS file for the complete list.
Why This Topic Matters
HCPCS Level II changes can affect claim submission, coding accuracy, and internal charge capture workflows. Tracking effective-date updates helps organizations keep code libraries current and maintain alignment with CMS code set changes.
Article Sections
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Overview
Introduces the scope of the CMS quarterly HCPCS Level II update and explains that the article contains only a selected subset of changes for the stated effective date.
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New HCPCS Level II Codes
Lists newly added HCPCS Level II entries effective January 1, 2026 across multiple categories of products and services.
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Deleted HCPCS Level II Codes
Lists HCPCS Level II entries scheduled for deletion effective January 1, 2026.
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Revised HCPCS Level II Codes
Summarizes HCPCS Level II codes with updated long descriptors effective January 1, 2026.
What You Will Learn
- Which HCPCS Level II changes are included in this selected quarterly update
- Which broad categories of codes were added, deleted, or revised
- What effective date applies to the reported HCPCS Level II changes
- How this update fits into the CMS quarterly HCPCS maintenance cycle
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Medical billers
- Revenue cycle staff
- Compliance professionals
- Coding educators
- Healthcare administrators
Codes Discussed
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