Number: 14592
Release Date: September 11, 2026 
Effective Date: October 1, 2026 
Implementation Date: October 5, 2026 
Transmittal Number: R13930CP

CR 14592 tells you about:

• Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) 
• Long-Term Care Hospital (LTCH) Prospective Payment System (PPS) 
• Certain hospitals that CMS excludes from the IPPS

Make sure your billing staff knows about these FY 2027 updates.

View the complete CMS Medicare Learning Network (MLN) Matters (MM)14592.