With the ever-changing landscape and scrutiny, it is now more than ever necessary to properly code radiology services by documenting and ensuring the radiology exams are complete. This includes ensuring that CPT and ICD-10 coding is done in accordance with the official coding guidelines and the Center for Medicare & Medicare Services (CMS) policy.

RBMA offers year-round coding programming to keep you up to date on Medicare policies and coding changes for diagnostic and interventional radiology, nuclear medicine, proper coding principles by modalities, and general reimbursement pros and cons.

RBMA Coding Academy: Mastering the 2026 Radiology Code Set

The RBMA Coding Academy returns with a hands-on program focused on the 2026 CPT® and ICD-10-CM updates. This two-day intensive workshop is designed to help radiology coders, compliance leaders, and practice managers master new codes, documentation requirements, and payer expectations.

Attendees will gain not only a breakdown of new and revised codes but also practical strategies for implementing them in real-world workflows. Special emphasis will be placed on the ICD-10-CM updates effective October 1, 2025, which directly impact radiology reporting and reimbursement.

Individual Registration

$225 RBMA Member/$390 Non-Member

Team Registration [For groups of 5+]

$200 RBMA Member*/$350 Non-Member
  *Primary registrant has to be RBMA Member



SESSIONS

Thursday, January 22, 2026 | 1-3:30 p.m. ET
1-2 p.m.

Session 1: CPT® 2026 Radiology Code Updates
Presented By: To Be Announced

A comprehensive review of new, revised, and deleted CPT codes in radiology for 2026. Faculty will highlight interventional radiology, diagnostic imaging, and nuclear medicine updates, with examples showing documentation needs and payer edits.

 Key Takeaways:

  • 2026 CPT changes impacting radiology services
  • Deleted/revised code workarounds and payer mapping
  • Documentation best practices to support new CPT codes
   
2:15-3:15 p.m.

Session 2: Case-Based CPT Application
Presented By: To Be Announced

This interactive session applies the new CPT codes to real radiology case scenarios. Attendees will practice assigning codes, selecting modifiers, and identifying compliance watchpoints.

 Key Takeaways:

  • Case scenarios demonstrating new CPT coding rules
  • Correct modifier use to ensure accurate reimbursement
  • Tips for reducing denials tied to 2026 code changes

3:15-3:30 p.m.

Live Q & A

Friday, January 23, 2026 | 1-3:30 p.m. ET
1-2 p.m.

Session 3: ICD-10-CM 2026 Updates for Radiology (Effective October 1, 2025)
Presented By: To Be Announced

A deep dive into the new ICD-10-CM codes relevant to radiology, including:

  • Malignant inflammatory neoplasm of breast (C50.A0–C50.A2)
  • Leukocyte adhesion deficiency and other functional neutrophil disorders (D71.1, D71.8, D71.9)
  • Type 2 diabetes in remission (E11.A)
  • Expanded lipodystrophy coding (E88.10–E88.19)
  • Multiple sclerosis subtypes (G35.A–G35.D)
  • Pelvic/perineal pain laterality-specific codes (R10.20–R10.24)
  • Cannabis hyperemesis syndrome (R11.16)
  • Flank pain/tenderness codes (R10.A0–R10.A3, R10.8A1–R10.8A9)
...and more.

 Key Takeaways:

  • Review of high-impact ICD-10-CM changes for radiology practices
  • Coding inflammatory breast cancer, pain, and neuro/MS cases accurately
  • Workflow updates to capture new diagnostic specificity
   
2:15-3:15 p.m.

Session 4: Implementation, Denials, and Audit Readiness
Presented By: To Be Announced

This closing session focuses on integrating both CPT and ICD-10-CM changes into practice operations. Attendees will leave with a roadmap for updating templates, training staff, and preparing for payer denials or audits tied to the new codes.

 Key Takeaways:

  • How to update charge capture and EMR templates
  • Payer adoption issues and proactive denial management
  • Compliance strategies to stay audit-ready in 2026

3:15-3:30 p.m.

Live Q & A


Learning Outcomes

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

  • Apply new CPT® 2026 codes to radiology services with confidence
  • Accurately assign 2026 ICD-10-CM codes effective October 1, 2025
  • Update documentation and workflows to reflect payer-specific rules
  • Anticipate denials and implement compliance strategies for the new code set

 

 

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