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Form CMS-838 Medicare Credit Balance Report
What Is Form CMS-838?
This is a legal form that was released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on October 1, 2003 and used country-wide. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.
FAQ
Q: What is Form CMS-838?
A: Form CMS-838 is the Medicare Credit Balance Report.
Q: What is the purpose of Form CMS-838?
A: The purpose of Form CMS-838 is to report any credit balances identified by Medicare providers.
Q: Who needs to file Form CMS-838?
A: Medicare providers need to file Form CMS-838 if they have identified credit balances.
Q: What are credit balances in the context of Medicare?
A: Credit balances refer to payments or adjustments received by a Medicare provider that exceed the amount owed.
Q: How often should Form CMS-838 be filed?
A: Form CMS-838 should be filed annually.
Q: Are there any specific instructions for completing Form CMS-838?
A: Yes, the form includes instructions that guide providers on how to complete and submit it.
Q: What happens if a provider fails to file Form CMS-838?
A: If a provider fails to file Form CMS-838, they may be subject to penalties or sanctions by Medicare.
Q: Is there a deadline for filing Form CMS-838?
A: Yes, providers must file Form CMS-838 within 30 days of identifying the credit balance.
Q: Can Form CMS-838 be filed electronically?
A: Yes, providers have the option to file Form CMS-838 electronically if they choose to do so.
Form Details:
- Released on October 1, 2003;
- The latest available edition released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services;
- Easy to use and ready to print;
- Yours to fill out and keep for your records;
- Compatible with most PDF-viewing applications;
- Fill out the form in our online filing application.
Download a fillable version of Form CMS-838 by clicking the link below or browse more documents and templates provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
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