CMS page related to this FR This rule (CMS-1829-CN) published in the Federal Register on December 17, 2025 The associated file(s) (ZIP) – (Updated 12/15/2025) are described below: IRF Wage Index Final Rule – These files contain the final urban and rural Core-Based Statistical Area FY 2026 IRF wage index tables. IRF Rate Setting Final Rule – This file […]
When PPS Coordinators Are Expected to “Just Know” ICD-10-CM In many Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities (IRFs), PPS Coordinators play a critical role in reimbursement, compliance, and audit readiness. They influence principal diagnosis selection, comorbidity tiering, and the accuracy of the IRF-PAI — all factors that directly affect payment. Yet one reality continues to surface across facilities […]