Purpose and Scope - (Rev. 5, 08-30-02)

90.1 - Purpose and Scope - (Rev. 5, 08-30-02) A1-1414.1 The Intermediary Benefit Payment Report (IBPR) is a report of current monthly information that covers the categories of benefits the contractor paid and selected statistical data that relates to those payments. CMS uses this data to: Track benefit payments by type of provider to detect significant shifts in program expenditures; Monitor implementation of new programs, e.g., hospice benefits, and comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation benefits; and Identify operation problem areas for resolution by the contractor or CMS.