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Coding for Pediatrics 2026: A Manual for Pediatric Documentation and Payment, 31st Edition [Paperback]

AAP Committee on Coding and Nomenclature (COCN)

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Available: October 26, 2025

Description

This year’s completely updated 31st edition of Coding for Pediatrics includes all changes in Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) codes—complete with expert guidance for their application. The 31st edition is based on the 2026 Current Procedural Terminology code changes and additions with guidelines for their application. 

KEY UPDATES

  • CPT 2026 code updates
  • Coding for immunization counseling when immunization(s) is not administered
  • Appropriate use of new codes for immunization products and administration
  • Reporting <20 minutes spent in monthly remote physiologic monitoring treatment management
  • New codes for orthopedic and neurologic services
  • Updated compliance program guidance with examples for small and large practices

Coding for Pediatrics 2026 is divided into the following parts:

Part 1: Coding Basics and Business Essentials includes information on code sets, compliance, and business topics such as billing and payment methodologies.

Part 2: Primarily for the Office and Other Outpatient Settings includes information on coding and billing of services such as office visits, outpatient consultations, and preventive services.

Part 3: Primarily for Hospital Settings includes information on coding for inpatient and observation services, including newborn care and surgical procedures.

Part 4: Digital Medicine Services includes discussion of the evolving codes for reporting telemedicine services and remote monitoring and interpretation of patient data.

Appendixes include

o   Quick Reference to 2025 ICD-10-CM Pediatric Code Changes. 

o   Test Your Knowledge! answer key

Supplemental material is provided online, accessible with an access code, including a general documentation checklist, tracking worksheets for chronic care management, and care plan oversight services. A continuing education quiz to earn 4.0 continuing education units from the American Academy of Professional Coders is also available online.

Details

  • ISBN-13: 978-1-61002-836-3
  • Product Code: MA1192
  • Publication Date: November 24, 2025
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 565
  • Availability: Pre-Order

Editor

American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Coding and Nomenclature (COCN)

The AAP Committee on Coding and Nomenclature (COCN) is responsible for reviewing of all proposed changes to Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) coding structures to determine whether the Academy will endorse the proposal; participates in the American Medical Association/Specialty Society Relative Value Scale Update Committee (RUC) survey process by validating clinical vignettes, evaluating survey data and deciding on physician work and practice expense relative value units (RVUs) to recommend to the RUC; and serves as a review panel regarding other activities such as identifying Academy positions on the Medicare Resource-Based Relative Value Scale (RBRVS). 

Coding for Pediatrics 2026: A Manual for Pediatric Documentation and Payment, 31st Edition [Paperback]

Price:: 141.95

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