Cost reporting / audit
Submission of new calendar year (CY) 2025 cccupational mix survey data
On November 20, 2025, CMS published a notice in the Federal Register (90 FR 52406) announcing a new occupational mix survey. Hospitals must complete the CY 2025 occupational mix surveys and submit…
Tools & forms: Compliance / Review
Access tools and forms related to the prior authorization program, CERT, and provider audit.
Tools & forms: Compliance / Review
Access tools and forms related to the prior authorization program, CERT, and provider audit.
Provider audit master information form
This form is used by Medicare Part A providers who change the default or other contact who receives their interim rate, tentative settlement, NPR & NOC-PR determinations.
Electronic cost report exhibit templates
This is information about exhibit templates for filing a cost report in electronic format.
IRIS XML - CMS Presentation on usage and approved vendors
CMS has approved the following XML IRIS software vendors.
Approved cost report vendors
CMS has approved the following cost report software vendors for the electronic submission of yearly Medicare cost reports.
Helpful tips to expedite cost report tentative settlements – worksheet E-1, Part I
To expedite receiving tentative settlement payments, record provider payments and receivables correctly in Worksheet E-1 Part I.
Outlier reconciliation criteria for IPPS and LTCH PPS hospitals
View this information about outlier reconciliation criteria for IPPS and LTCH PPS hospitals and the latest CMS change request.
Medicare Advantage (MA) supplemental wrap-around payments -- reason code 37098
Medicare Advantage (MA) supplemental wrap-around payments -- reason code 37098 for federally qualified Health centers (FQHCs) that have a written contract with an MA organization.