The Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (CERT) review contractor conducts a medical review of randomly sampled post-payment claims. If the claim was billed and paid correctly, the CERT review contractor will issue a “No Error” finding.
These checklists are intended to provide healthcare providers with a reference for use when responding to CERT documentation requests for the selected claim sample.
The MDS is a tool used for implementing standardized assessment and for facilitating care management in skilled nursing homes and non-critical access hospital swing beds.
The nation's leading MACs have joined together to create the CERT A/B MAC Outreach & Education Task Force. This unified educational initiative benefits providers as well as the Medicare program.
First Coast provides a variety of CERT-related educational resources to assist providers with navigating CERT program requirements and achieving Medicare program compliance. Review our newest releases of the CERT Insider's Guide, Fast facts…