CERT program
CMS established the Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (CERT) program to monitor and report the accuracy of Medicare fee-for...
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First Coast supports compliance awareness during the month of March
Bring back practical insights and resources to your organization by attending our Foundations of Compliance workshop series in...
Recovery Audit Program
Who / what is a recovery auditor?
Cotiviti is the recovery auditor for region 3, which includes Florida, Puerto Rico, and the U...
Breakdown of common Minimum Data Set (MDS) errors: Sections D - E - GG
Sections D - E - GG
Section D: Mood
D0150 Resident Mood Interview (PHQ-2 to 9©)
- Supportive documentation within the record; nurse...
Additional review programs
Learn about other review programs including, recovery audit and fraud and abuse prevention.
Tools & forms: Compliance / Review
Access tools and forms related to the prior authorization program, CERT, and provider audit.
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...
Inpatient hospital short stay reviews
Inpatient hospital short stay patient status reviews for acute care inpatient hospitals, long-term care hospitals, and inpatient...
CERT Insider’s Guide – Part A Fourth Quarter 2025
Read the fourth quarter edition of the CERT Insider's Guide to learn more about the CERT program and the improper payment rate...
Breakdown of common Minimum Data Set (MDS) errors: Sections M - O & Z
The MDS is a tool used for implementing standardized assessment and for facilitating care management in skilled nursing homes...