The PS&R Reconciliation feature is an integrated component of the HFS Medicare Cost Report software. Currently, it works with the Hospital, Skilled Nursing Facility, and Home Health Agency Medicare Cost Report programs.

Data can be keyed or imported into the PS&R Reconciliation feature. Importing data saves time and reduces the possibility of errors. Some Fiscal Intermediaries have access to electronic PS&R data. They may be able to provide you with the data so you can import it using the PS&R Reconciliation system.

You can view the PS&R reports by selecting PS&R Reconciliation from the Tools menu. Double-click on a component in the list on the left side of the screen and you will see a list of reports. Then double-click on a report to show its details.

You can generate worksheet assignments for the data by clicking on the Generate Worksheet Assignments button on the toolbar. In the dialog box that appears, you can select one or more providers to include when you're generating worksheet assignments.

The provider can easily review and/or update the PS&R data and the crosswalk information. The provider may allocate PS&R charges to a single cost center or create an allocation basis to split charges among multiple cost centers. You can create a provider-specific cross-reference that can be used for the next year's cost report.

You can then export data to your cost report or compare the data to the As Submitted cost report data and export the differences to the Medicare Auditor. Simply choose Export from the File menu and select To Cost Report or To Auditor, as appropriate.
In addition, you can preview a difference report that shows the differences between the cost report and the PS&R file. Simply click on the Preview Difference Report button on the toolbar, and a report will be generated.


Click here to use an interactive tutorial demonstrating the PS&R Reconciliation features.