Dialysis Billers: Navigating the 2026 ESRD Payment and Quality Incentive Overhaul
What Changed
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January 1, 2026
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What Changed
The Medicare End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Prospective Payment System (PPS) will undergo significant updates effective January 1, 2026, as outlined in the Federal Register Final Rule (Policy ID: FR-2025-20681). These changes revise payment rates for dialysis services, including those for patients with acute kidney injury, aiming to enhance care quality and streamline reimbursement processes. The overhaul is part of a broader initiative to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of care for patients with ESRD and acute kidney injury.
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