Cost reporting / audit
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.
Tools & forms: Compliance / Review
Access tools and forms related to the prior authorization program, CERT, and provider audit.
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 cost reporting.
Tools & forms: Compliance / Review
Access tools and forms related to the prior authorization program, CERT, and provider audit.
Electronic submission of supporting documentation
This is a list of documents that should be sent in electronic format.
Electronic cost report exhibit templates
This is information about exhibit templates for filing a cost report in electronic format.
Low and no Medicare utilization cost reports
This defines what is required when filing a low or no utilization cost report.
Prospective payment system (PPS) for long-term care hospitals (LTCHs)
This is a brief overview of the reimbursement for LTCH PPS.
Prospective payment system (PPS) for inpatient psychiatric facilities (IPFs)
This gives you a brief overview of IPF PPS.