Reminder – CERT Does not Reimburse Providers for Copying Costs
The Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (CERT) contractors continue to receive invoices from providers and copying services for the cost of medical record duplication. Please remember that the CERT contractor and WPS Medicare do not reimburse providers/suppliers or copy centers for the cost of medical record copying or mailing. Invoices for payment, or requests for collection of payment in advance should not be sent in response to Medicare record requests.
In addition, providers are encouraged to submit the requested records electronically on a CD. The CERT Documentation Contractor can receive images in both .tif and .pdf format. By submitting records electronically, providers can save money in copying and postage and reduce the turnaround time of receipt.
Page Last Updated: Tuesday, 29-Dec-2009 13:36:03 CST
