Inpatient prospective payment system (IPPS) for acute care hospitals
This gives you a brief overview of the inpatient prospective payment system for acute care hospitals
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Approved cost report vendors
CMS has approved the following cost report software vendors for the electronic submission of yearly Medicare cost reports.
Cost report due date for extension requests
Here is a synopsis of what to do in case of an extraordinary circumstance over which you have no control.
FY2027 hospital wage index home page
View the FY27 wage index home page to find the timetable and PUF
Medicare-Medicaid crossover bad debt accounting classification
CMS has issued guidance on Medicare’s longstanding policy on Medicare-Medicaid bad debts claimed on a cost report for dual...
Cost report appeals
This identifies who has appeal rights, the types of appeals, and filing requirements.
Positron emission tomography (PET) for oncologic conditions: Modifier usage
The appeals department is receiving appeals regarding the incorrect usage of modifiers associated with PET scans. Read this...
Appeal reminder for medically unlikely edits (MUEs)
We'd like to remind providers of medical documentation you'll need to submit when filing a redetermination or clerical error...
Tutorial: Completing the Medicare Part A redetermination and clerical error reopening request form
Review our tutorial and learn how to correctly complete this form to ensure more accurate processing.