MS-DRGs Subject to IPPS Replaced Devices Policy: FY 2027 Update

Number: 14519
Release Date: June 4, 2026 
Effective Date: October 1, 2026 
Implementation Date: October 5, 2026 
Transmittal Number: R13812CP

CR 14519 updates to the list of Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups (MS-DRGs) subject to the FY 2027 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) payment policy for implanted devices replaced at no cost or with a credit.

Make sure your billing staff know about these changes.

View the complete CMS Medicare Learning Network (MLN) Matters (MM)14519.

Last Updated Aug 13 , 2026