Medicare common acronyms

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

Home office cost statement (HOCS)

This indicates that CMS Form-287 or an alternative reporting format may be used to meet the needs of the individual home office...

Electronic filing requirements

Providers must file a self-extracting electronic cost report from an approved vendor that must pass all level 1 edits.

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