Medical Coding Updates 2025: What's New and What You Need to Know

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  • October 18, 2025
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Medical Coding Updates 2025: What's New and What You Need to Know

Annual Coding Updates

Medical coding is constantly evolving, with annual updates to CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS codes. Staying current with these changes is essential for accurate billing and compliance.

Key Changes for 2025

CPT Code Updates

The American Medical Association (AMA) has released significant updates to CPT codes for 2025, including:

  • 349 new codes
  • 143 revised codes
  • 47 deleted codes

ICD-10-CM Updates

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated ICD-10-CM codes with:

  • 395 new diagnosis codes
  • 25 revised codes
  • 13 deleted codes

HCPCS Level II Updates

CMS has added new HCPCS codes for emerging technologies and services, including updates for telehealth and remote monitoring devices.

Important Areas of Change

1. Telehealth Services

New codes and guidelines for virtual care services continue to evolve, reflecting the permanent integration of telehealth into healthcare delivery.

2. Mental Health Services

Expanded coding options for behavioral health services, including new codes for integrated care models.

3. Preventive Care

Updated codes for preventive services and wellness visits, with clearer guidelines for documentation requirements.

Impact on Practices

These changes require:

  • Staff training on new codes
  • Updates to billing systems
  • Review of documentation practices
  • Audit of current coding practices

Action Items

Schedule training sessions for coding staff, update your EHR and billing systems, review documentation templates, and conduct internal audits to ensure compliance with new coding requirements.

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