CERT

Welcome to the WPS Medicare Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (CERT) Program Web page. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) developed the CERT program to monitor the accuracy of Medicare payments.

Medical Review Address

WPS Medicare Part A
Medical Review
P.O. Box 8310
Omaha, NE 68108-0310

Comprehensive Error Rate Testing Information

The Comprehensive Error Rate Testing Program is to monitor the accuracy of Medicare payments.

News & Highlights

Use of Initials in Medical Documentation
Missing Documentation for Radiation Oncology and Brachytherapy Services
Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Common Reasons for Denial
CERT Alert - WPS Commitment to Error Rate Reductions
CERT Medical Necessity Errors
Reminder – CERT Does not Reimburse Providers for Copying Cost
Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (CERT)
Short-term Acute Care Inpatient Hospital Claim Reviews
CERT Alert: MD Orders Required for Laboratory Services

What is Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (CERT)?

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services developed the CERT program to monitor the accuracy of Medicare payments.

For additional information please visit http://www.cms.hhs.gov/CERT/

WPS Medicare Guidance on Provider Signature Requirements for Medical Documentation
Submitting Medicare Records
Appeals of CERT Denials
Request Letters
CERT Newsletters
CERT Training

Page Last Updated: Monday, 09-Nov-2009 13:28:54 CST