Starting Jan. 1, 2026, new Category I CPT codes will replace the existing Category III codes (0266T–0273T) for carotid sinus baroreflex activation (Barostim™) procedures. These updates enable hospitals to align coding, billing and revenue practices with the clinical nature, complexity and resource requirements of Barostim implantation and management. This new executive summary outlines suggestions for coding and revenue code alignment, based on the American Medical Association (AMA) 2026 CPT coding updates and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Calendar Year (CY) 2026 Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) Final Rule, Addendum B.
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