(a)General rule. For discharges occurring on or after October 1, 2007, the amount of payment for a discharge described in paragraph (b) of this section is reduced when—
(1)A device is replaced without cost to the hospital;
(2)The provider received full credit for the cost of a device; or
(3)The provider receives a credit equal to 50 percent or more of the cost of the device.
(1)Payment is reduced in accordance with paragraph (a) of this section only if the implantation of the device determines the DRG assignment.
(2)CMS lists the DRGs that qualify under paragraph (b)(1) of this section in the annual final rule for the hospital inpatient prospective payment system.