Medicare Financial Management Manual (Pub. 100-06), Ch. 1 § 100
Description of Operations - (Rev. 1, 08-30-02)
100 - Description of Operations - (Rev. 1, 08-30-02)
A1-1213, B1-4213
The following provides short descriptions of each function. Operations are first separated
into PM or MIP and then by function into activities. Each function may include multiple
activities. A list of activity codes is available in CAFM II. The contractor shall always
refer to the General Instructions and/or the BPRs for the most current description of the
activities for each function.
Once operational costs are segregated into PM or MIP, activities may be reported as
either:
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An operational functional activity;
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A PI activity; or
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A special project activity.
In addition, as directed by CMS, certain specific costs must be identified and
accumulated from one or more of the activities and reported a second time for
informational purposes on the Miscellaneous Schedule. (See §160.1.)
After the appropriate activity is selected, cost items are reported in categories on the
Activity Form in CAFM II. See §90.9 for a description of cost categories. Each activity
includes the usual direct and indirect charges associated with it. When staff personnel
have more than one area of responsibility, the contractor shall allocate their time and cost
equitably to the operations involved.
A variety of notification methods will be used to update required cost reporting (i.e.,
CAFM II "News," the BPRs, and other performance instructions). CAFM II will have a
current list of updated activities, including additions or changes in the PI activities,
special project activities, functional activities, and informational reporting on the
Miscellaneous Schedule.