Breakdown of common Minimum Data Set (MDS) errors: Section H - K
The MDS is a tool used for implementing standardized assessment and for facilitating care management in skilled nursing homes...
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Cruising through the CERT claim review process
The Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (CERT) program monitors and reports the accuracy of Medicare fee-for-service (FFS) payments...
National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI)
The National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) was developed to promote national correct coding methodologies and to control...
Additional review programs
Learn about other review programs including, recovery audit and fraud and abuse prevention.
Fast facts: CERT C3HUB provider website overview
Read this article for information about the CERT C3HUB website.
CERT Insider's Guide – Part B First Quarter 2025
Read the Part B first quarter edition of the CERT Insider's Guide to learn more about claim errors assessed during the CERT...
Fast facts: Checking the status of your CERT review
This article has resources available for verifying the status of your CERT review.
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...
CERT Insider’s Guide
Read the December edition of the CERT Insider's Guide to learn more about the CERT program and the improper payment rate...
CERT Insider’s Guide - Part A Third Quarter 2025
Read the third quarter edition of the Insider's Guide to learn more about skilled nursing facility (SNF) CERT errors.