The ESRD Calculator is a spreadsheet that allows users to enter information to predict reimbursement based on various patient characteristics.  Therefore, it may be especially useful for providers (such as those who are considering to give up their exception rate) who are interested in forecasting payment for the services they provide.  In addition, it may be helpful to providers who wish to calculate the payment they will receive for a particular claim (in order to accurately post accounts receivable), or even to simply validate that they have received correct payment for a claim upon receipt of their Medicare remittance advice.  See Core-Based Statistical Area (CBSA) information below.

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ESRD Calculator [ZIP, 120KB] (updated 12/28/07)
Related Links Inside CMS
End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Quality Initiative End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Center
Related Links Outside CMS
Core-Based Statistical Areas, Urban Areas, and Wage Index (Table 21, Proposed ESRD Wage Index for Urban Areas Based on CBSA Labor Market Areas, FR 70172 - FR 70212)[found in CMS–1502–FC and CMS–1325–F: Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule for Calendar Year 2006 and Certain Provisions Related to the Competitive Acquisition Program of Outpatient Drugs and Biologicals Under Part B (Federal Register dated November 21, 2005)]

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