Approved cost report vendors
CMS has approved the following cost report software vendors for the electronic submission of yearly Medicare cost reports.
Articles
Article Type
Category
CERT Task Force: Overview presentation
The Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (CERT) A/B MAC Outreach & Education Task Force, a collaboration of all Part A and Part B...
Medically Unlikely Edits: Avoid denials and appeals by properly coding the first time
First Coast wants you to prevent claim denials or appeals by coding the appropriate number of units correctly the first time.
Collaborative patient care is a provider partnership
Understanding applicable Medicare coverage criteria for medical necessity and documentation guidelines for healthcare services...
Complying with medical record documentation requirements
First Coast encourages providers to review this fact sheet designed to help providers understand how to provide accurate and...
Electronic cost report exhibit templates
This is information about exhibit templates for filing a cost report in electronic format.
Electronic submission of supporting documentation
This is a list of documents that should be sent in electronic format.
Low and no Medicare utilization cost reports
This defines what is required when filing a low or no utilization cost report.
Breakdown of common Minimum Data Set (MDS) errors: Section A - C
The MDS is a tool used for implementing standardized assessment and for facilitating care management in skilled nursing homes...
CERT Insider's Guide - Part B Third Quarter 2025
Read this third quarter edition of the Insider's Guide to learn more about CERT errors for ambulance, chiropractic, and drugs...