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CMS Transmittal R13851CP: Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) Annual Update: Prospective Payment System (PPS) Web…

Policy ID: CMS-T-R13851CPSpecialty: Inpatient (IPPS)Added: 8/8/2026Effective: October 5, 2026fee schedule

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What changed

IRF PPS annual rate update takes effect Oct 1, 2026 for FY2027.

Who’s affected: Inpatient (IPPS) billing teams · Effective: October 5, 2026

Primary source: View the official CMS/MAC document ↗

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