This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar
2026 IR Coding Updates: Understanding the 2026 Coding Revolution.
** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged to research
subsequent official guidance in the areas associated with the topic as they can change rapidly.
Q: Are there new conversion factors for anesthesiologists in 2026?
A: Yes, the conversion factor amounts are different – $20.60 for QP and $20.50 for NQPs. In 2025, it was $20.32.
Q: What will all these changes, including the 2026 work RVUs, the site differentials and the conversion factors mean to physicians overall?
A: The effect of these changes for 2026 will depend on the type of provider you are and where you practice. For example, the AMA estimates it may be as much as a -7% in reimbursement for those based in facility settings and +4% for those providers in non-facility settings.
Q: If code G0136 is going away for 2026, can providers still get credit for the work they do in relation to SDOH affecting patient care?
A: At the moment, providers can get credit using the 2021 E/M guidelines via the ‘risk’ element if the documentation supports that SDOH is significantly limiting the diagnosis or treatment of the patient.
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Meet the Presenter: Kristi Pollard, RHIT, CCS, CPC, CIRCC
Kristi is the Director of Coding Quality & Education with more than 25 years of industry experience; she is responsible for the development of web-based, instructor-led, and webinar training materials; conducting training in ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT; and performing DRG and APC audits. Kristi has an extensive background in coding education and consulting and is a national speaker and published writer on topics related to ICD-10 and CPT coding and code-based reimbursement. She has designed and developed training programs for inpatient and outpatient hospital-based coding, with a focus on vascular interventional radiology, interventional cardiology, orthopedics, and obstetrics.
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