Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) wage index cost report audits.

The contract involves conducting audits of cost reports related to the Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) wage index. This work is aimed at ensuring accuracy and compliance in the wage index data submitted by healthcare providers under the IPPS, which affects Medicare payment calculations. The project falls under the NAICS code 541611, indicating a focus on administrative management and general management consulting services, and is being managed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Although specific details such as location and set-aside status are not provided, the contract is currently in the forecast stage as of March 11, 2026. Key contacts include Noel Manlove, serving as the Program Point of Contact, and Cathryn Kim, the Contracting Officer, who oversee the procurement process and facilitate communication. This opportunity signals an upcoming procurement aimed at supporting CMS’s efforts to monitor and verify wage index data critical to hospital payment accuracy under Medicare.