IPPS & LTCH PPS: FY 2026 Changes

Related CR Release Date: September 4, 2025
MLN Matters Number: MM14203
Effective Date: October 1, 2025 
Related Change Request (CR) Number: CR 14203
Implementation Date: October 6, 2025 
Related CR Transmittal Number: R13398OTN

CR 14203 tells you about:

  • Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) 
  • LTCH Prospective Payment System (PPS) 
  • Certain hospitals that CMS excludes from the IPPS

Make sure your billing staff knows about these FY 2026 updates.

View the complete CMS Medicare Learning Network (MLN) Matters (MM)14203.

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