2027 CPT® Coding Updates: Prepare for New, Revised and Deleted Codes

Get Ahead of the 2027 CPT® Changes—Before They Affect Documentation, Claims and Reimbursement

Every January, CPT® changes create a new compliance and revenue-cycle challenge. Codes may be added, revised or deleted. Descriptors and parenthetical instructions can change. Reporting rules may be reorganized. Services that were coded correctly in 2026 may require a different approach beginning January 1, 2027.

The difficulty is not simply identifying what changed. Coding teams must understand why the change was made, which encounters and procedures are affected, what documentation must support the new reporting rules, and how to translate the update into clean claims and reliable reimbursement.

This practical webinar will explain the most consequential 2027 CPT® updates and help attendees build an implementation plan before the new code set takes effect. The speaker will separate high-impact changes from routine editorial revisions, illustrate how the updated rules apply in real-world scenarios, and identify the areas most likely to create coding errors, denials, rework or missed revenue.

Why This Update Is Critical

CPT® is the national coding language used to report physician and other qualified healthcare professional services and procedures across public and private health plans. The code set continues to evolve as clinical practice changes and as digitally enabled care, AI-supported services, advanced diagnostics, new procedures and emerging technologies become part of healthcare delivery.

That makes annual preparation an organization-wide responsibility—not merely a codebook update. A single overlooked deletion, revised descriptor or changed instruction can affect charge capture, medical-necessity support, payer edits, prior authorization, claim submission and audit defensibility.

By October 20, organizations have only a short implementation window remaining to:

• Identify the 2027 changes that affect their specialties and service lines
• Update coding tools, charge tickets, encounter forms, fee schedules and EHR workflows
• Revise documentation guidance and internal policies
• Educate physicians, coders, billers and revenue-cycle staff
• Test claims and resolve payer-specific questions before January 1

Waiting until January can mean preventable denials, delayed payments, corrected claims, inaccurate reporting and compliance exposure.

The Current Challenges Healthcare Organizations Face

• Too much information, too little preparation time: Teams must evaluate a large annual code set and quickly isolate the changes relevant to their services.
• A code change is rarely “just a code change”: New or revised language can alter documentation, code selection, bundling logic, workflow and payer expectations.
• Deleted codes remain embedded in systems: Outdated codes may continue to appear in templates, order sets, superbills, preference lists and recurring charge workflows.
• Clinical and coding workflows do not always change together: Coders may understand the new rule while provider documentation still reflects the prior year’s requirements.
• CPT®, Medicare and payer policies are not identical: A valid CPT® code does not automatically establish Medicare payment, coverage or medical necessity.
• Technology is changing faster than traditional workflows: Digital medicine, remote services, AI-enabled care and advanced diagnostics require teams to understand new terminology and reporting concepts.
• Small wording changes can produce large consequences: Revised descriptors, guidelines, notes and code relationships may change whether a service is separately reportable.

Webinar Agenda

• High-level overview of the new, revised and deleted CPT® codes for 2027
• Important descriptor, guideline, instructional-note and terminology changes
• High-impact updates across applicable E/M, medicine, surgery, radiology, pathology/laboratory and other affected sections
• Changes involving digital care, emerging technologies and diagnostic services, as applicable to the final 2027 code set
• How revised and deleted codes can affect documentation, charge capture and claim accuracy
• Distinguishing AMA CPT® coding changes from CMS coverage, payment and HCPCS policy
• Common transition errors that can cause denials, undercoding, overcoding or delayed reimbursement
• Practical examples showing how 2026 and 2027 reporting may differ
• Updating EHRs, charge masters, superbills, coding tools, internal policies and provider education
• Pre-January 1 readiness checklist for coding, billing and compliance teams

Learning Objectives

After attending this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Identify the 2027 CPT® additions, revisions and deletions most relevant to their organization
• Interpret important changes to code descriptors, guidelines and instructional notes
• Recognize documentation and workflow changes needed to support accurate 2027 reporting
• Distinguish CPT® coding requirements from Medicare and payer-specific coverage and payment rules
• Anticipate common denial, compliance and revenue risks during the annual transition
• Develop a focused implementation plan for systems, forms, policies, education and claim testing
• Apply the new requirements with greater accuracy beginning January 1, 2027

What Attendees Will Gain

Instead of leaving with a long list of codes and no implementation strategy, attendees will gain:

• A clear explanation of the changes that matter most
• Practical guidance for translating code changes into everyday workflows
• Greater confidence in 2027 code selection and documentation review
• A framework for communicating the updates to providers and staff
• Action steps to reduce denials, rework, missed charges and compliance risk
• A readiness checklist to guide the final weeks of implementation

Who Should Attend

This webinar is recommended for:

• Medical coders and coding managers
• Billing and revenue-cycle professionals
• Physicians and nonphysician practitioners
• Practice managers and administrators
• Clinical documentation improvement professionals
• Compliance officers and internal auditors
• Charge-capture and charge-master teams
• Provider educators and coding trainers
• Health information management professionals
• Consultants and staff responsible for coding-policy or EHR updates

Important Questions This Webinar Will Answer

• Which 2027 CPT® changes require immediate operational attention?
• Which deleted or revised codes could disrupt claims after January 1?
• What documentation and template changes should be made before the effective date?
• Where are coders and providers most likely to apply the new rules incorrectly?
• How should organizations coordinate CPT® updates with CMS and commercial-payer requirements?
• What should be included in a practical 2027 implementation and audit-readiness plan?

Prepare Now—Not After the First Denial

January 1 is not the time to discover that a deleted code remains on a charge ticket, a revised descriptor changes code selection, or provider documentation no longer supports the service being reported.

Join us on October 20, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET to understand the most important 2027 CPT® updates, prepare your team and systems, and begin the new coding year with greater accuracy, compliance and reimbursement confidence.

CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. This educational program is not affiliated with or endorsed by the AMA. Coding does not guarantee coverage or payment; payer policies and applicable regulations must also be reviewed.