The ASTRO Coding and Coverage Seminar is designed to provide information to ASTRO members (radiation oncologists, radiation physicists, dosimetrists, radiation therapists), coding professionals and practice administrators on the topic of CPT codes and coverage within radiation oncology.

Topics Included:

1. 2026 Radiation Oncology Coding and Billing Changes
This content covers the changes to the radiation oncology treatment delivery code set and new surface radiation therapy codes.

Extended disruptions in treatment capabilities due to unforeseen events — such as cyberattacks or equipment failures — pose significant challenges for radiotherapy departments.

Recent landmark studies in melanoma, cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC), head and neck cancer (HNC) and sarcoma have established neoadjuvant immune therapy as a potential standard of care for patients with locally advanced cancers.

Locally recurrent HNSCC in the setting of prior radiation therapy is a challenging clinical scenario.

This session provides an overview about palliative radiation for head and neck and skin malignancies. It focuses on a brief review of the available evidence supporting palliative radiation therapy for these diseases and help participants identify resources to help guide them in application.

This presentation reviews the role of radiation therapy in the management of non-spine bone metastases, focusing on patient evaluation, treatment intent, dose selection, and integration with systemic and surgical care.

This presentation focuses on the management of spine metastases with palliative radiation, emphasizing a multidisciplinary and patient-centered approach incorporating up-to-date clinical practice guidelines and evidence.

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