CMS Offers Medicare Cost Report Webinar
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) invites Part A providers seeking to learn about the latest updates regarding the Medicare Cost Report E-Filing (MCReF) system to join a webinar from 1-2:30 p.m. on Wed., Feb. 14th. The session will provide participants with the opportunity to learn about new and upcoming functionality in MCReF, including:
- Downloading provider and statistical reimbursement summary reports; and
- Using optional electronic cost report exhibit templates to get immediate feedback about potential issues regarding:
- Medicare bad debt listing
- Medicaid eligible days
- Charity care charges
- Total bad debt
Registration for the Zoom webinar is required and available here. CMS is accepting advance questions at OFMDPAOQuestions@cms.hhs.gov. Please enter “MCReF Webinar” in the subject line.
Medicare cost reports are typically due five months after the end of a provider’s fiscal year, meaning that those on a calendar fiscal year must file their 2023 cost report by the end of May 2024. The National Government Services (NGS) web page dedicated to Medicare cost reporting that includes a wealth of information and resources is here.
Contact: Darius Kirstein, dkirstein@leadingageny.org, 518-867-8841