Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment: January 2026 Update

Related CR Release Date: January 28, 2026 
MLN Matters Number: MM14359
Effective Date: January 1, 2026 
Related Change Request (CR) Number: CR 14359
Implementation Date: January 5, 2026 
Related CR Transmittal Number: R13578CP

CR 14359 tells you about:

  • New device categories, CPT codes, and HCPCS codes
  • Drugs and biologicals
  • Skin substitutes
  • Non-opioid treatments for pain relief

Make sure your billing staff knows about these payment system updates, effective January 1, 2026.

View the complete CMS Medicare Learning Network (MLN) Matters (MM)14359.

Last Updated Feb 05 , 2026