Program_Memos / 2002 / B-02-011

Why This Topic Matters

Organizations responsible for Medicare contractor reporting need to understand how the DNF-related data must be tracked, summarized, and forwarded on the required schedule. This affects system configuration, report generation, and compliance with program instructions.

Article Sections

1. Suppliers/Providers Flagged/Corrected Counts

   Defines the first set of quarterly report fields related to supplier and provider flag activity. The section focuses on count-based reporting elements for the DNF initiative.

2. Check Counts

   Describes the check-related reporting fields used in the quarterly DNF reports. It addresses operational tracking of check activity during the reporting period.

3. Dollar Counts

   Outlines the monetary reporting fields associated with the DNF initiative. The section covers how dollar totals are organized for quarterly reporting.

4. NOTE A

   Provides a reporting note about how repeated flag activity within a quarter is handled for the counts. It clarifies aggregation behavior for the quarterly figures.

5. NOTE B

   Provides a note about an alternate measurement approach for certain contractor system types. It addresses reporting methodology differences for specific systems.

6. Systems Requirements

   Describes system support needed to generate the required reports and totals. It also addresses data integrity and reporting output expectations.

7. Quarterly Reporting Requirements

   Explains the timing and routing of quarterly submissions to CMS offices. The section includes implementation timing and report distribution instructions.

8. Other Requirements

   Summarizes additional ongoing requirements tied to the DNF reporting initiative. It references continued adherence to prior program instructions and contact guidance.