New and Revised CPT Category III Codes

The following Category III codes were released to the American Medical Association’s website on July 1, 2026, with an effective date of October 1, 2026. The most recent changes consisted of the revision of 3 codes and addition of 58 Category III codes. CPT Code Long Descriptor Effective Date 0894T Liver allograft, normothermic machine perfusion Cannulation of the liver allograft in preparation for connection to the normothermic perfusion device and decannulation of the liver allograft following normothermic perfusion ; cannulation ▶(For cannulation of liver allograft in preparation for connection to hypothermic oxygenated perfusion device, use 1074T )◀ October...

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Article Overview

This reference article presents CPT Category III code updates released on the American Medical Association’s website on July 1, 2026, with an effective date of October 1, 2026. It covers a broad range of clinical and technical areas, including surgical procedures, diagnostic services, oncology-related analysis, imaging, and neuromodulation, alongside associated code-set notes and references. It is intended for healthcare professionals who track CPT updates and related documentation.

Why This Topic Matters

Keeping current with changes to the CPT Category III code set is relevant to organizations and professionals who review coding updates, maintain coding resources, and assess changes affecting clinical service reporting.

What You Will Learn

  • Which clinical and technical areas are represented in the announced Category III updates.
  • The stated release and effective dates for the update.
  • The types of associated notes and cross-references included with the code entries.
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Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders and coding auditors
  • Healthcare revenue cycle professionals
  • Physicians and other qualified healthcare professionals
  • Practice administrators and coding educators
  • Healthcare organizations that maintain CPT resources

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