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PARD tools

PARD overview

Modified: 9/10/2021

Here is an overview of the provider audit and reimbursement department's (PARD) primary functions.

PARD regional offices and contact list

Modified: 8/26/2021

Here's where to find contact information for First Coast Service Options' Provider Audit and Reimbursement Department.

PARD acronyms

Modified: 3/10/2021

This list explains acronyms commonly used by the PARD (provider audit and review department.)

Interest rate for Medicare overpayments and underpayments external pdf file

Modified: 9/6/2021

Here's where to find the new interest rate for Medicare overpayments and underpayments. [CR 11781]

Listing of Resource Utilization Groups (RUGs 10/1/2017) compressed file

Modified: 9/7/2021

Here are listings of Resource Utilization Groups (RUGs) for Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) for Fiscal Year 2018.

Listing of Resource Utilization Groups (RUGs 10/1/2018) compressed file

Modified: 3/9/2021

Here are listings of Resource Utilization Groups (RUGs) for Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) for Fiscal Year 2019.

Listing of Resource Utilization Groups (RUGs 10/1/2015) compressed file

Modified: 3/8/2021

Here are listings of Resource Utilization Groups (RUGs) for Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) for Fiscal Year 2016.

Listing of Resource Utilization Groups (RUGs 10/1/2016) compressed file

Modified: 8/21/2020

Here are listings of Resource Utilization Groups (RUGs) for Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) for Fiscal Year 2017.

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