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Implementation of New Category | CPT Codes for Barostim
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As of Jan. 1, 2026, new Category I Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes for the Barostim procedure are effective. These newly assigned CPT codes replace the Category III codes that were previously used for Barostim. The American Medical Association (AMA) CPT® Editorial Panel accepted the new Category I CPT codes for Barostim based on increased utilization of Barostim therapy and the strong evidence supporting its clinical outcomes.
Facilities and physicians performing the Barostim procedure should begin utilizing the new Category I codes as of the effective date. Please refer to the table below for the new codes.
| 2025 Code | 2026 Code | 2026 Description | Work RVU |
| 0266T | 64654 | Initial open implantation of baroreflex activation therapy (BAT) modulation system, including lead placement onto the carotid sinus, lead tunnelling, connection to a pulse generator placed in a distant subcutaneous pocket (ie, total system), and intraoperative interrogation and programming | 11.00 |
| 0267T | 64655 | Revision or replacement of baroreflex activation therapy (BAT) modulation system, with intraoperative interrogation and programming; lead only | 11.30 |
| 0268T | 64656 | Revision or replacement of baroreflex activation therapy (BAT) modulation system, with intraoperative interrogation and programming; pulse generator only | 8.01 |
| 0269T | 64657 | Removal of baroreflex activation therapy (BAT) modulation system; total system, including lead and pulse generator | 12.13 |
| 0270T | 64658 | Removal of baroreflex activation therapy (BAT) modulation system; lead only | 8.95 |
| 0271T | 64659 | Removal of baroreflex activation therapy (BAT) modulation system; pulse generator only | 8.23 |
| 0272T | 93145 | Interrogation device evaluation (in person), carotid sinus baroreflex activation therapy (BAT) modulation system including telemetric iterative communication with the implantable device to monitor device diagnostics and programmed therapy values, with interpretation and report (eg, battery status, lead impedance, pulse amplitude, pulse width, therapy frequency, pathway mode, burst mode, therapy start/stop times each day); without programming | 0.65 |
| 0273T | 93146 | Interrogation device evaluation (in person), carotid sinus baroreflex activation therapy (BAT) modulation system including telemetric iterative communication with the implantable device to monitor device diagnostics and programmed therapy values, with interpretation and report (eg, battery status, lead impedance, pulse amplitude, pulse width, therapy frequency, pathway mode, burst mode, therapy start/stop times each day); with programming, including optimization of tolerated therapeutic level setting | 0.90 |