Wage Index Reviews
An acute care hospital’s wage index data is a vital component to the hospital’s overall wage index. Changes of just 1% in an area’s overall wage index can often result in a significant reimbursement opportunity to a hospital.BKD Health Care Group’s wage index reviews help hospitals comply with complex rules and identify areas for improvement. Our wage index solutions include:
- Review data and compare with the metropolitan statistical area (MSA)
- Review supporting documentation used to compile the cost report wage index data
- Interview and confer with hospital staff to verify hours, benefits and other key components are properly reported
- Facilitate strategy planning sessions with key hospital personnel
- Conduct education sessions with key hospital personnel
- Help assess CMS public use wage index files
- Assist hospital in submission of corrections to the fiscal intermediary and CMS
For More Information
Contact your BKD advisor or:Eddie Marmouget
Hospital Center of Excellence Coordinator
417.865.8701
