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CMS finalizes new Medicare DRG reimbursement codes for Carlsmed aprevo lumbar fusion procedures

PUBT·08/03/2026 12:19:14
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CMS finalizes new Medicare DRG reimbursement codes for Carlsmed aprevo lumbar fusion procedures
  • CMS finalized FY27 IPPS reimbursement changes that create new MS-DRGs for aprevo lumbar inpatient spinal fusion procedures.
  • Procedures were reassigned to MS-DRGs 523, 524, 525, covering extensive or complex spinal fusion except cervical across MCC, CC, no CC/MCC tiers.
  • New MS-DRG assignments take effect Oct. 1, 2026, setting Medicare inpatient payment rates for eligible aprevo lumbar cases.


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