ESRD Payment System Overhaul: Key Billing Updates for January 2026 Implementation
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. These updates involve revised payment rates for dialysis services, including those provided to individuals with acute kidney injury. The changes are part of an initiative to enhance care quality and streamline reimbursement processes for renal dialysis services.
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