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CMS Transmittal R13846CP: July Quarterly Update for 2026 Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (…

CMS-T-R13846CP

Document details

Document type: CMS Transmittal
Issuing body: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Document ID: CMS-T-R13846CP
Published: July 2, 2026
Effective date: July 6, 2026
MAC region: National

Summary

This transmittal implements the July 2026 quarterly update for DMEPOS billing, effective July 6, 2026. Billing teams should review updated fee schedules, coverage criteria, and any new or revised HCPC

July 2026 DMEPOS quarterly update effective July 6, 2026.

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Source document

https://www.cms.gov/medicare/regulations-guidance/transmittals/2026-transmittals/r13846cp

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