GenIC # 43 - Section 223 Demonstration Programs to Improve Community Mental Health Services (CMS-10398)

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GenIC # 43 - Section 223 Demonstration Programs to Improve Community Mental Health Services (CMS-10398)

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CERTIFIED COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL
HEALTH CLINIC COST REPORT
INSTRUCTIONS
NOVEMBER 10, 2015

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CONTENTS
1. General Instructions .................................................................................................. 1
─ Introduction .................................................................................................. 1
─ Instructions for Completing the Cost Report ................................................. 1
─ PRA Disclosure Statement ........................................................................... 3
2. Provider Information Tab ........................................................................................... 4
• PART 1 – PROVIDER INFORMATION (Consolidated)........................................ 4
• PART 2 – PROVIDER INFORMATION FOR CLINICS FILING UNDER CONSOLIDATED
COST REPORTING ........................................................................................... 6
3. Trial Balance Tab ...................................................................................................... 8
• PART 1 – DIRECT CCBHC EXPENSES ............................................................. 8
─ Column Descriptions .................................................................................... 8
─ Line Descriptions.......................................................................................... 9
• PART 2 – INDIRECT COSTS .............................................................................. 9
• PART 3 – DIRECT COSTS FOR NON-CCBHC SERVICES .............................. 10
4. Trial Balance Reclassifications Tab ......................................................................... 11
5. Trial Balance Adjustments Tab ................................................................................ 12
─ Certain Line Descriptions ........................................................................... 12
• PART 1 – COMMON ADJUSTMENTS .............................................................. 12
• PART 2 – COSTS NOT ALLOWED ................................................................... 13
6. Anticipated Costs Tab ............................................................................................. 14
─ Column Descriptions .................................................................................. 14
─ Line Descriptions........................................................................................ 14
7. Indirect Cost Allocation Tab..................................................................................... 15
─ Line Descriptions........................................................................................ 15
8. Allocation Descriptions Tab ..................................................................................... 18
9. Daily Visits Tab ....................................................................................................... 19
─ PATIENT DEMOGRAPHICS CONSOLIDATED ......................................... 19

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─ Column Descriptions .................................................................................. 19
─ Line Descriptions........................................................................................ 19
10. Monthly Visits Tab ................................................................................................... 20
─ PATIENT DEMOGRAPHICS CONSOLIDATED ......................................... 20
─ Column Descriptions .................................................................................. 20
─ Line Descriptions........................................................................................ 21
11. Services Provided Tab ............................................................................................ 23
• PART 1 – SERVICES PROVIDED (Consolidated) ............................................ 23
─ Column Descriptions .................................................................................. 23
─ Line Descriptions........................................................................................ 23
• PART 2 – SERVICES PROVIDED BY SITE ...................................................... 24
─ Column Descriptions .................................................................................. 24
─ Line Descriptions........................................................................................ 24
12. Comments Tab........................................................................................................ 25
13. CC PPS-1 Rate Tab ................................................................................................ 26
• PART 1 – DETERMINATION OF TOTAL ALLOWABLE COST APPLICABLE TO THE
CCBHC ............................................................................................................ 26
• PART 2 – DETERMINATION OF CC PPS-1 RATE ........................................... 26
14. CC PPS-2 Rate Tab ................................................................................................ 27
• PART 1 – COST-TO-CHARGE RATIO ALLOCATION ...................................... 27
─ Column Descriptions .................................................................................. 27
─ Line Descriptions........................................................................................ 28
• PART 2 – DETERMINATION OF CC PPS-2 RATE ........................................... 29
15. Certification Tab ...................................................................................................... 30

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General Instructions
Introduction
This document provides guidance to CCBHCs on how to use the Certified Community Behavioral
Health Clinic (CCBHC) cost report for the two Certified Clinic Prospective Payment System (CC
PPS) rate methodologies—CC PPS-1 and CC PPS-2. The cost report may be used to determine
the clinic-specific PPS rate and to annually report demonstration costs. These payment rates were
provided through the Demonstration Program to Improve Community Mental Health Services, which
was created under Section 223 of the Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014.
Instructions for Completing the Cost Report
The cost report contains tabs as described in Table 1: Worksheet Contents:
Table 1: Worksheet Contents

Tab Name

Purpose

Provider Information

Provider Data
Reclassified and adjusted trial
balance expenses
Reclassification entries and
explanations
Adjustment entries and
explanations
Anticipated changes to
expenses for adding CCBHC
services not previously provided
Method for allocation of indirect
costs to CCBHC services
Narrative describing justification
for allocation of direct costs
Visit data for CCBHCs for the
CC PPS-1 method
Visit data for CCBHCs for the
CC PPS-2 method
Services provided and FTEs by
position for CCBHC services
Determination of rates for the
CC PPS-1 method using total
allowable costs
Determination of rates for the
CC PPS-2 method using cost
allocation by recipient categories
Additional considerations in
developing PPS rates
Certification statement

Trial Balance
Trial Balance
Reclassifications
Trial Balance
Adjustments
Anticipated Costs
Indirect Cost
Allocation
Allocation
Descriptions
Daily Visits
Monthly Visits
Services Provided
CC PPS-1 Rate

CC PPS-2 Rate
Comments
Certification

PPS
Methodology

Requirement
Information

Either

Required

Either

Required

Either

Required

Either

Required

Either

Optional

Either

Required

Either

Required

CC PPS-1
CC PPS-2

Required for
CC PPS-1
Required for
CC PPS-2

Either

Required

CC PPS-1

Required for
CC PPS-1

CC PPS-2

Required for
CC PPS-2

Either, as needed

Optional

Either

Required
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Abbreviations: CCBHC, Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic; CC PPS, Certified Clinic Prospective
Payment System; FTE, full-time equivalent

This document provides instructions for completing each tab of the cost report. These instructions
are not intended to be all-encompassing. The cost report should be based on the CCBHC financial
and statistical records. All reported amounts must allow for reconciliation to the CCBHC’s general
ledger and audited financial statements.
When reporting costs, the CCBHC must adhere to the 45 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) §75
Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Awards and 42 CFR §413 Principles of
Reasonable Cost Reimbursement. The CCBHC records must be detailed, orderly, complete, and
available for review or audit. It is important that supporting documentation be maintained for all
costs reported; the cost report package and source documentation (e.g., invoices, patient records,
cancelled checks) must adhere to federal and state record retention requirements.
A Comments worksheet is built into the cost report. This tab is not formatted; instead, it provides
CCBHCs with an opportunity to submit comments in any format. For example, narrative text, small
tables, or exhibits can be included here. In addition to the cost report, documentation that provides
additional information is encouraged in order to support full disclosure.
The recommended order for completing the cost report is in Table 2: Recommended Order:
Table 2: Recommended Order

Schedule

Instructions

Provider Information

Read section 2, and complete entire tab

Trial Balance (columns 1 through 3)

Read section 3, and complete columns 1 and 2 for all
lines

Trial Balance Reclassifications

Read section 4, and complete entire tabs

Trial Balance (columns 4 and 5)
Trial Balance Adjustments

Read section 5, and complete entire tab

Trial Balance (columns 6 and 7)
Anticipated Costs

Read section 6, and complete entire tab

Trial Balance (columns 8 and 9)
Indirect Cost Allocation

Read section 7, and complete entire tab

Allocation Description

Read section 8, and complete entire tab

Daily or Monthly Visits

Read section 9 or 10, and complete applicable tab

Services Provided

Read section 11, and complete entire tab

Comments (as needed)

Read section 12, and complete entire tab

CC PPS-1 Rate or CC PPS-2 Rate

Read section 13 or 14, and complete applicable tab

Certification

Read section 15, and complete entire tab

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If the CCBHC’s records are maintained on an accounting basis other than accrual, adjustments to
convert to an accrual basis of accounting are required. The accrual basis of accounting is
considered the most accurate method for determining costs during a period of time.
All information requested in the tabs must be furnished unless the information does not apply to a
specific CCBHC because of organizational structure or the choice of PPS methodology. Failure to
complete applicable tabs properly will result in rejection of the cost report and its return to the
CCBHC for correction and resubmission. CCBHCs should round monetary amounts to the nearest
whole dollar; round amounts of $0.50 or more up to the next dollar, and round amounts of $0.49 or
less down. Standard (i.e., preprinted) line numbers and expense category descriptions cannot be
changed.
PRA Disclosure Statement
According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, individuals are not required to respond to a
collection of information unless it displays a valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control
number. The valid OMB control number for this information collection is 0938 -1148, and the CMS
ID number is CMS-10398 (#43).

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Provider Information Tab
Use the Provider Information tab to report CCBHC-identifying information for all of the CCBHC’s
primary and satellite center locations that are included in the demonstration agreement. The
CCBHC must complete every applicable item in this tab. Part 1 includes information about single
sites or, for clinics filing under consolidated cost reporting, about the central office. Only clinics
filing under consolidated reporting need to fill out Part 2—it is for site-specific information.
MEDICAID ID: Enter the primary center’s Medicaid Identification Number. This will be either the
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Certification Number (CCN) or other ID assigned.
NATIONAL PROVIDER IDENTIFIER: Enter the primary center’s National Provider Identifier (NPI).
Note: The purpose of the Medicaid ID and NPI is to identify the cost report information for each
individual CCBHC, regardless of the number of satellites or services associated with that clinic.
REPORTING PERIOD: After “From:” enter the beginning date of the reporting period for which the
current information is being provided. Use the MM/DD/YYYY format (e.g., 07/01/2013). After “To:”
enter the ending date of the period for which the current information is being provided. Use the
MM/DD/YYYY format (e.g., 06/30/2014).
RATE PERIOD: After “From:” enter the beginning date on which the PPS rate will take effect. Use
the MM/DD/YYYY format (e.g., 07/01/2013). After “To:” enter the date the on which PPS rate will
expire. Use the MM/DD/YYYY format (e.g., 06/30/2014).
Note: The identifying information (Medicaid ID, NPI, Reporting Period, and Rate Period) in the
Provider Information tab will automatically populate items in the other tabs on the basis of the
entries made on this page.
Select Type of Oversight: This section is for documenting the level of oversight and is for state
use only. Do not make any entries in this section.
PPS Methodology: Enter the PPS methodology that the CCBHC will use for the demonstration.
Enter either CC PPS-1 or CC PPS-2.
PART 1 – PROVIDER INFORMATION (Consolidated)
For central office locations not providing services, skip questions 6, 7, and 10–14. For single sites
or central offices providing services, complete all questions.
Line 1:

Enter the official name as it appears on the license or official CCBHC letterhead. If
the cost report is for multiple sites or for clinics filing as a consolidated entity, name
each site separately in Part 2.

Line 2:

Enter the official street address or P.O. Box as it appears on the license or official
CCBHC letterhead.

Line 3:

Enter the official city, state, and ZIP Code as they appear on the license or official
CCBHC letterhead.

Line 4:

Enter the county as it appears on the license or official CCBHC letterhead.

Line 5:

The Medicaid ID for the primary center or headquarters will populate automatically
from the Medicaid ID entered at the top of this worksheet.

Line 6:

The NPI for the primary center or headquarters will populate automatically from the
NPI entered at the top of this worksheet.
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Line 7:

Enter the description that reflects the CCBHC’s location designation as Urban, Rural,
or Unknown.

Line 8:

Enter the code for the description that represents the CCBHC’s organizational
authority (i.e., the ownership or auspices of the CCBHC) from Table 3:
Organizational Authority Codes:

Table 3: Organizational Authority Codes
Code

Organizational Authority Description

1

Nonprofit

2

Local government behavioral health authority

3

Indian Health Service organization

4

Indian tribe or tribal organization

5

Urban Indian organization

Line 9:

Enter the names and the NPI of all (1) behavioral health professionals who provide
services directly at the CCBHC and (2) providers who have Designated Collaborating
Organization (DCO) relationships with the CCBHC. Enter the names in column 1
and the corresponding NPI in column 2. Use lines 9a–9o for this information. If
additional behavioral health professionals are needed, in 9o, enter “see additional
information in the comments tab” and continue listing the names and NPIs in the
comments tab until all behavioral health professionals are identified. A clinic must
report all provider NPIs to the extent available. If no NPI is available, leave column 2
blank.

Line 10:

Enter “Yes” if the CCBHC is certified and currently paid under the Medicaid Clinic
Services Benefit described in Social Security Act §1905(a)(9). Otherwise, enter
“No.”

Line 11:

Enter “Yes” if the site operates as other than a CCBHC. Otherwise, enter “No.” If No
is entered, skip lines 12 and 14.

Line 12:

If the answer to line 11 is Yes (the site operates as other than a CCBHC), describe
the type of operation by entering Clinic, FQHC (for Federally Qualified Health Clinic),
or Other. If the answer to line 11 is No, skip this line.

Line 13:

Enter the hours of operation and the total hours for each day of the week that the site
operates as a CCBHC. Clinic hours, outside of the 24 hour mobile crisis team,
should be reported to help evaluate access to care.

Line 14:

If the answer to Line 11 is Yes (the site operates as other than a CCBHC), enter the
hours of operation and total hours for each day of the week that the site operates as
other than a CCBHC. Note, the hours provided in line 13 and 14 may overlap if the
site operates as a CCBHC and other than a CCBHC during the same time period. If
the answer to line 12 is No, skip this line.

Line 15:

List any excluded satellite facilities and reasons for exclusion.

Line 16:

Enter “Yes” if the site is filing a consolidated cost report for multiple locations, and
proceed to Part 2. Enter “No” if the site is not filing a consolidated cost report for
multiple locations, and proceed to the Trial Balance tab.

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Line 17:

If line 16 was “Yes,” enter the number of sites included in the cost report. For each
site, copy and complete Part 2 below.

PART 2 – PROVIDER INFORMATION FOR CLINICS FILING UNDER CONSOLIDATED COST
REPORTING
Each clinic filing under consolidated cost reporting must complete this section of the worksheet.
Complete Part 2 for each site included in the consolidation. When more than one satellite site exists,
create a new tab within the workbook labeled “Provider Information Cont.”. For each satellite site
copy and paste all of Part 2 into the new tab and complete the form. Indicate on lines 6 and 7 of
each copy of Part 2 the corresponding Medicaid ID and NPI under which the site is certified. Do not
re-enter clinic information for the central office that has already been entered in the Provider
Information tab in Part 1.
Line 1:

Enter “Yes” if the site was in existence before April 1, 2014, and enter “No” if the site
was not in existence before April 1, 2014. If Yes is entered, complete all questions in
Part 2. If No is entered, complete only lines 2–6 and make sure that the site is
documented in Part 1, line 16. It is important to note that no payment will be made to
satellite facilities of CCBHCs established after April 1, 2014. Classify costs
associated with facilities established after April 1, 2014, as costs other than CCBHC
services on the Trial Balance and the Trial Balance Reclassifications tabs.

Line 2:

Enter the official name of the satellite site.

Line 3:

Enter the official street address or P.O. Box of the satellite site.

Line 4:

Enter the official city, state, and ZIP Code of the satellite site.

Line 5:

Enter the county of the satellite site.

Line 6:

Enter the Medicaid ID of the satellite facility.

Line 7:

Enter the NPI of the satellite facility.

Line 8:

Enter the description that reflects the satellite site’s location designation as Urban,
Rural, or Unknown.

Line 9:

Enter the code for the description that represents the CCBHC’s organizational
authority (i.e., the ownership or auspices of the CCBHC) from Table 4:
Organizational Authority Codes.

Table 4: Organizational Authority Codes
Code

Organizational Authority Description

1

Nonprofit

2

Local government behavioral health authority

3

Indian Health Service organization

4

Indian tribe or tribal organization

5

Urban Indian organization

Line 10:

Enter “Yes” if the CCBHC is certified and currently paid under the Medicaid Clinic
Services Benefit described in Social Security Act §1905(a)(9). Otherwise, enter
“No.”

Line 11:

Enter “Yes” if the site operates as other than a CCBHC. Otherwise, enter “No.” If No
is entered, skip lines 12 and 14.
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Line 12:

If the answer to line 11 is Yes (the site operates as other than a CCBHC), describe
the type of operation by entering Clinic, FQHC, or Other. If the answer to line 11 is
No, skip this line.

Line 13:

Enter the hours of operation and the total hours for each day of the week that the site
operates as a CCBHC. Clinic hours, outside of the 24 hour mobile crisis team,
should be reported to help evaluate access to care.

Line 14:

If the answer to 11 is Yes (the site operates as other than a CCBHC), enter the hours
of operation and the total hours for each day of the week that the site operates as
other than a CCBHC. Note, the hours provided in line 13 and 14 may overlap if the
site operates as a CCBHC and other than a CCBHC over the same time period. If
the answer to 11 is No, skip this line.

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Trial Balance Tab
Use the Trial Balance tab (1) to record amounts from the trial balance expense accounts from your
books and records, (2) to perform the necessary reclassification and adjustments to adhere to
Medicare and Medicaid cost principles, and (3) to record estimates of anticipated changes in costs.
All expense categories listed do not apply to all CCBHCs using this worksheet. Where expense
categories are not applicable, enter 0.
If the cost elements of an expense category are maintained separately on your books, you must
reconcile the costs on your accounting books and records to those on this worksheet and maintain
documentation of that reconciliation. These materials are subject to review or audit.
Also, submit the working trial balance of the site with the cost report. A working trial balance is a
listing of the balances of the accounts in the general ledger to which adjustments are appended in
supplementary columns. It is used as a basic summary for financial statements.
PART 1 – DIRECT CCBHC EXPENSES
Column Descriptions
Columns 1–2: Enter total expenses incurred during the reporting period on the appropriate lines in
columns 1 and 2. Categorize the expenses as Compensation (column 1) and
Other (column 2). The expenses listed in these columns must agree with those
listed in your accounting books and records. Total compensation for an individual
would include their total compensation package and not any type of proration of
fringe benefits based on salary costs.
Column 3:

“Total,” which is calculated by adding the entries in columns 1 and 2 to the left, is
automatically populated in this column.

Column 4:

Enter any reclassification among expense category expenses that are needed to
achieve proper cost allocation. List information about the reclassification entries in
column 4 on the Trial Balance Reclassifications tab.
Note: The net total of the entries in column 4 must equal zero on line 53.

Column 5:

“Reclassified trial balance,” which is calculated by using column 3 totals and
column 4 reclassifications, is automatically populated in this column. The total on
line 53 in column 5 must equal the total on line 53 in column 3.

Column 6:

Enter the amounts of any adjustments to expenses indicated on the Trial Balance
Adjustments tab on the appropriate lines in column 2. The total on the Trial
Balance tab on line 53 in column 6 must equal the amount on the Trial Balance
Adjustments tab on line 22 in column 2.

Column 7:

“Adjusted amount,” which is calculated by adjusting the amounts in column 5 by
the amounts in column 6 (increases or decreases), is automatically populated in
this column.

Column 8:

Enter the amounts of any anticipated cost indicated in the Anticipated Costs tab on
the appropriate lines in column 4. The total amount on the Trial Balance tab on
line 53 in column 8 should equal the amount on the Anticipated Costs tab on line
53 in column 4.

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Column 9:

“Net expenses,” which is calculated by adjusting the amounts in column 7 by the
amounts in column 8 (increases or decreases), is automatically populated in this
column.

Line Descriptions
PART 1A – CCBHC STAFF COSTS
Lines 1–16:

Enter the cost information for health care staff on the appropriate line by type of
staff in columns 1–8, as described above.

Line 17:

Enter a subtotal of costs for all other appropriate staff not listed on lines 1–16, and
specify in the Comments tab.

Line 18:

“Subtotal staff costs,” which is calculated by adding the amounts on lines 1–17
above, is automatically populated on this line.

PART 1B – CCBHC COSTS UNDER AGREEMENT
Line 19:

Enter the cost of CCBHC services furnished under agreement with DCOs.

Line 20:

Enter any other expenses directly related to providing CCBHC services furnished
under agreement with DCOs. For example, if a 24-hour mobile crisis service is
furnished under agreement and mileage charges are billed separately, enter the
expenses here and specify on the Comments tab.

Line 21:

“Subtotal costs under agreement,” which is calculated by adding the amounts on
lines 19–20 above, is automatically populated on this line.

PART 1C – OTHER DIRECT CCBHC COSTS
Lines 22–26:

Enter direct expenses related to providing CCBHC-covered services. Leave
column 1 blank. In column 2, enter all costs related to the expenses specified. If
these costs are used to provide both CCBHC and non-CCBHC services, reclassify
the non-CCBHC cost apportionment under column 4 to lines 50 or 51, as
appropriate. Include the allocation description on the Trial Balance
Reclassifications tab.

Line 27:

Enter a subtotal of all net costs for other categories not listed on lines 22–26, and
specify in the Comments tab.

Line 28:

“Subtotal other direct CCBHC costs,” which is calculated by adding the amounts on
lines 22–28 above, is automatically populated on this line.

Line 29:

“Total cost of CCBHC services,” which is calculated by adding the amounts on
lines 18, 21, and 28 above, is automatically populated on this line.

PART 2 – INDIRECT COSTS
PART 2A: SITE COSTS
Lines 30–37:

Enter the overhead expenses related to the site.

Line 38:

Enter a subtotal of all other overhead facility expenses and describe the expenses
with amounts in the Comments tab.

Line 39:

“Other site costs,” which is calculated by adding lines 30–37 above, is
automatically populated on this line.

PART 2B: ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS
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Lines 40–46:

Enter the overhead expenses related to administration and management of the
clinic.

Line 47:

Enter a subtotal of all other overhead administrative expenses and describe the
expenses with amounts in the Comments tab.

Line 48:

“Subtotal administrative costs,” which is calculated by adding the amounts in lines
40–47, is automatically populated in this line.

Line 49:

“Total overhead,” which is calculated by adding lines 39 and 48, is automatically
populated on this line.

PART 3 – DIRECT COSTS FOR NON-CCBHC SERVICES
PART 3A: DIRECT COSTS FOR SERVICES OTHER THAN CCBHC SERVICES
Line 50:

Enter the subtotal of direct costs for non-CCBHC services covered by Medicaid,
excluding overhead and specify in the Comments tab.

PART 3B: NON-REIMBURSABLE COSTS
Line 51:

Enter the subtotal of direct costs for non-CCBHC services not reimbursable by
Medicaid, and specify in the Comments tab.

Line 52:

“Subtotal costs for non-CCBHC services,” which is calculated by adding the
amounts on lines 50 and 51 above, is automatically populated on this line.

Line 53:

“Total costs,” which is calculated by adding line 29, line 49, and line 52 above, is
automatically populated on this line.

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Trial Balance Reclassifications Tab
Use the Trial Balance Reclassifications tab for reclassifying certain amounts to determine the
proper cost allocation. The expense categories that are affected (listed under the Description
column in the Trial Balance tab) must be specifically identifiable in your accounting records. Use
reclassifications when expenses that are applicable to more than one of the expense categories
listed in the Trial Balance tab are maintained in your accounting books and records under a single
expense category.
For example, if a psychiatrist performs administrative duties, the appropriate portion of his or her
compensation, payroll taxes, and fringe benefits must be reclassified from "Psychiatrist" on line 1 to
"Office salaries" on line 40 on the Trial Balance tab. On the Trial Balance Reclassifications tab, the
amount on line 36 in column 3 must be equal to the amount on line 36 in column 6.
When reclassifying costs for allocation purposes, add a narrative detailing the calculations and
methods to support the allocation methodology in the Allocation Descriptions tab (See Section 8,
the Direct Costs Allocation tab, for more information).
The totals from column 3 and column 6 should be transferred to the appropriate line items in
column 4 of the Trial Balance tab when completed.

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Trial Balance Adjustments Tab
Use the Trial Balance Adjustments tab for adjusting the expenses listed in the Trial Balance tab in
column 6 (Adjustments). Make these adjustments on the basis of either cost or amount received.
To indicate the basis for adjustments in column 1, enter “A” for cost; if cost cannot be determined,
enter “B” for amount received. Once an adjustment to an expense is made on the basis of cost,
you may not adjust the expense on the basis of revenue in future cost-reporting periods. If total
direct and indirect cost can be determined, use cost for the basis of the adjustment. Enter revenue
as the basis for the adjustment only if the cost (including the direct cost and all applicable overhead)
cannot be determined.
Types of items to be entered on this table include (1) those that are needed to adjust expenses
incurred; (2) those that constitute recovery of expenses through sales, charges, fees, and so forth;
and (3) those that are needed to adjust expenses in accordance with cost principles described in 45
CFR §75.
If an adjustment to an expense affects more than one expense category, record the adjustment to
each expense category on a separate line on this worksheet. For example, if the CCBHC leases
space or equipment from a related party, the lease expenses must be adjusted to reflect only the
depreciation expenses related to the leased asset.
Home office adjustments must be described in the Allocation Descriptions tab (if applicable).
Certain Line Descriptions
Most line descriptions are self-explanatory. However, guidance is provided for selected lines below.
PART 1 – COMMON ADJUSTMENTS
Line 1:

Investment income on restricted and unrestricted funds that are commingled with
other funds must be applied together against the total interest expense included in
allowable costs. Apply these commingled investment funds against appropriate
expense categories such as administrative, depreciation of buildings and fixtures, or
depreciation of equipment on the basis of the ratio of the interest expense charged to
each expense category to the total interest expense charged to all of your expense
categories.

Line 5:

Enter the allowable home office costs allocated to the site.

Line 8:

Enter the amount of allowable cost of the services furnished by National Health
Service Corps (NHSC) personnel.

Lines 9–10:

If depreciation expenses computed in accordance with the cost principles at 45 CFR
§75 differ from depreciation expenses in your books, enter the difference on line 9
(building and fixtures) or line 10 (equipment).

Line 11:

Enter a subtotal of all other adjustments and describe the adjustments and amounts
in the Comments tab.

Line 12:

“Subtotal of common adjustments,” which is calculated by adding lines 1 through 11,
is automatically populated on this line.

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PART 2 – COSTS NOT ALLOWED
Lines 13–21: Enter expenses not allowed from federal funding as identified in 45 CFR §75. These
costs should be subtracted from the applicable line items in the Trial Balance tab.
An example of other costs not allowed are certain costs associated with related
parties, such as rent expense. Rent expense from a related party must be adjusted
to the depreciable amount for the building, as per 45 CFR 75.465.
Line 22:

Enter a subtotal of all other costs not allowed and describe the costs not allowed with
amounts in the Comments tab.

Line 23:

“Subtotal of costs not allowed adjustments,” which is calculated by adding lines 13
through 22, is automatically populated on this line.

Line 24:

“Total adjustments,” which is calculated by adding lines 12 and 23, is automatically
populated on this line.

When complete, transfer the amounts from column 2 in this tab to the appropriate line in column 6
in the Trial Balance tab.

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Anticipated Costs Tab
Use the Anticipated Costs tab to add or change the expenses listed on Trial Balance tab, column 8.
Anticipated costs are (1) additional costs related to services that were not previously offered but
that CCBHCs are required to offer or (2) costs that are expected to increase as a result of offering
CCBHC services during the rate period that were not captured in the reporting period. The costs
should be to support both Medicaid and non-Medicaid users. Anticipated costs are allowed for
demonstration year 1 only. Demonstration year 2 requires actual data.
Column Descriptions
Column 1:

Enter the change in the number of full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members needed
to provide CCHBC services. Enter the number as either a positive number for
increases in FTE or a negative number for decreases in FTE. For instance, if an
additional psychiatric nurse is required to offer CCBHC services, enter a 1 on line 2,
column 1.

Column 2:

Enter the additional expenses associated with providing new or expanded CCBHC
services. The amount entered should be the additional cost expected that is not
already accounted for in the Trial Balance.

Column 3:

Enter amounts that are expected to decrease as a result of the provision of CCBHC
services. For instance, if a staff member providing case management services for
non-CCBHC services is repurposed to provide case management for CCBHC
services, there should be a positive expense amount on line 6, column 2, and a
negative expense amount on line 50, column 3.

Line Descriptions
Line descriptions correspond to the Trial Balance tab line description described in Section 3.

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Indirect Cost Allocation Tab
Use the Indirect Cost Allocation tab to identify the method used for calculating allocable indirect
costs to CCBHC services. This cost report allows a clinic to identify indirect cost using (1) an
indirect rate approved by a cognizant agency, (2) a 10 percent rate, (3) calculated indirect cost
allocable to CCBHC services, or (4) other method.
Line Descriptions
Lines 1–2:

If the organization has an indirect rate approved by a cognizant agency, enter “Yes,”
and enter the cognizant agency on line 2. The following rules apply to the use of
approved indirect cost rate agreements:
•

Non-profit organizations with no Federal funding are not required to negotiate a
federally approved rate. Pass-through entities, such as state governments, are
required to either negotiate a rate with the non-profit or provide the minimum rate
of 10% described in line 7.

•

Non-profit organizations with Federal funding should either use the rate
negotiated with the agency that provides the most funding or, if they qualify, the
minimum rate of 10% described in line 7.

•

State governments, local governments, or tribal agencies with less than $35
million in direct Federal funding are required to prepare an annual indirect cost
rate proposal and keep it on file. If a Federal rate agreement has never been
filed, the state or local government may opt for the minimum rate of 10%
described in line 7.

•

State or local governments with at least $35 million in direct Federal funding must
obtain a federally approved rate agreement and use the agreed upon rate here.

If the organization does not have an approved indirect cost rate, enter “No” and
proceed to line 7.
Line 3:

Describe the basis for calculating the indirect cost rate. Identify the line numbers
from the Trial Balance tab used in determining the base. If more space is needed for
a complete description, include additional information in the Comments tab.

Line 4:

Enter the cost basis described on line 3 above as a whole dollar amount.

Line 5:

Enter the allocation rate percentage subject to the agreement.

Line 6:

“Calculated indirect costs allocable to CCBHC services,” which is calculated by
multiplying lines 4 and 5 above, is automatically populated on this line. If line 6 is
greater than zero, no additional information is needed in this tab.

Line 7:

If the organization is qualified and chooses to use the minimum rate, enter “Yes” and
review lines 8–10. If not, enter “No” and go to question 11.
Pursuant to 45 CFR 75.414(f), to qualify for the minimum rate, the organization must
be a nonfederal entity that has never received a negotiated indirect cost rate and that
receives less than $35 million in direct federal funding. The organization may then
elect to use the minimum rate of 10 percent of modified total direct costs, which may
be used indefinitely. Costs must be consistently charged as either indirect or direct,
and costs may not be double charged. Once chosen, the methodology must be used
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consistently for all federal awards until such time as a nonfederal entity chooses to
negotiate for a new rate, which the nonfederal entity may apply to do at any time.
As described in lines 1-2, organizations that qualify for the 10% minimum rate
include:
•

Non-profits with no direct Federal funding and who have never negotiated an
indirect cost rate with a Federal agency 1, or

•

State governments, local governments, or tribal entities that receive less than
$35 million in Federal funding and have never negotiated an indirect cost rate
with a Federal agency may all elect to use the minimum rate of 10%.

Line 8:

“Direct costs for CCBHC services” is automatically populated on this line from line
29, column 9, of the Trial Balance tab.

Line 9:

If Yes is entered on line 7, the minimum rate of 10 percent will appear automatically
on this line. Otherwise, the rate will remain blank.

Line 10:

“Calculated indirect costs allocable to CCBHC services,” which is calculated by
multiplying lines 8 and 9 above, is automatically populated on this line. If line 10 is
greater than zero, no additional information is needed in this tab.

Line 11:

Organizations without indirect rate agreements that do not choose or are not
qualified for the minimum rate may allocate indirect costs by taking the ratio of direct
costs for providing CCBHC covered services to total allowable costs less indirect
costs.
If the organization chooses this method for allocating direct costs, enter “Yes” and
review lines 12 through 14. Otherwise, enter “No” and proceed to question 15.

Line 12:

If Yes is entered on line 11, the calculated indirect allocation rate is automatically
populated on this line.
The formula for the calculation is described in Table 5: Ratio of Direct Costs.

Table 5: Ratio of Direct Costs

Direct CCBHC Costs
( Total Allowable Costs - Indirect Costs )

Line 13:

If Yes is entered on line 11, the indirect cost to be allocated is automatically
populated on this line from line 49, column 9, of the Trial Balance tab.

Line 14:

“Calculated indirect costs allocable to CCBHC services,” which is calculated by
multiplying lines 12 and 13 above, is automatically populated on this line. If line 14 is
greater than zero, no additional information is needed in this tab.

Line 15:

If none of lines 1, 7, or 11 are entered as “Yes,” provide a thorough description of the
indirect costs allocated to CCBHC services in the Allocation Descriptions tab. This
detailed description should include references to line items in the Trial Balance tab
that describe the basis as well as the calculation of the indirect cost.

1

Additionally, non-profits that receive pass through funds may use a 10% rate in lieu of negotiating an indirect cost rate
with the pass through entity.

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Line 16:

“Total Indirect Costs allocated to CCBHC services,” which is calculated from the total
indirect costs allocated to CCBHC services from line 6, 10, 14, or 15, is automatically
populated on this line.

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Allocation Descriptions Tab
Use the Allocation Descriptions tab for describing calculations and methods that support the
allocation methodology of direct and indirect costs. Each allocation should be referenced to the
applicable adjustment or reclassification on the appropriate tabs. If the trial balance contained the
adjustments or reclassifications prior to importing into the cost report, note the methodologies and
calculations used. This information can be summarized and should contain occupational grouping,
allocation statistics, and the allowable adjustments or reclassifications as applicable.
Additional documentation supporting the summarized allocations should be kept on file for review.
Documentation should be sufficient to permit the preparation of reports required by general and
program-specific terms and conditions, as well as to permit the tracing of funds to a level of
expenditures adequate to establish that such funds have been used according to the federal
statutes, regulations, and terms and conditions of the federal award. 2
If an allocation is used for direct costs, describe the allocation method in detail on this tab. For
example, direct costs for psychiatrists may be summarized as an occupational group with the
allocation percentages from the day log or a Random Moment Time Study applied to the total salary
for the group. If a Random Moment Time Study was performed, it should follow a CMS-approved
methodology. The allocation method likely creates a reclassification amount that should be
described in the Trial Balance Reclassification tab. The CCBHC should offset salary costs by
applicable revenues, such as grants received.
The allocation of home office adjustments must be described in detail. Home offices usually furnish
central management and administrative services, such as centralized accounting, purchasing,
personnel services, management direction and control, information technology and other costs. To
the extent that the home office furnishes services related to patient care to a provider, the
reasonable costs of such services are included in the CCBHC’s direct costs. If the home office of
the organization does not provide services related to patient care, the home office may be included
in the indirect facility costs allocated to CCBHC services.
If completing line 15 of the Indirect Cost Allocations tab, describe the indirect cost allocation method
in detail on this tab. For example, a portion of the facility is directly attributable and exclusively
used to provide CCBHC services. For each expense, describe the method for allocating related
costs, such as percentage of square footage. The total of all indirect expenses allocable to
CCBHCs should equal the amount on line 15 of the Indirect Cost Allocations tab.

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9
Daily Visits Tab
If using CC PPS-1, use the Daily Visits tab to summarize the visits furnished by your health care
staff and by physicians under agreement with you that apply specifically to CCBHC services.
Include days with visits from both Medicaid-covered and non-Medicaid-covered recipients.
Consolidate visits for all facilities reported for the CCBHC.
PATIENT DEMOGRAPHICS CONSOLIDATED
This section is for reporting consolidated patient demographics. Visits by one patient to multiple
locations on the same day should be counted only once.
Column Descriptions
Column 1:

Enter the total number of days with patient visits for CCBHC services during the
reporting period.

Line Descriptions
Line 1:

Enter the counts of unique patient visit days for patients who receive CCBHC
services directly from CCBHC staff.

Line 2:

Enter the counts of unique patient visit days for patients who receive CCBHC
services from a designated collaborating organization (DCO). If a patient receives
services directly from a DCO and from the CCBHC on the same day, the unique
patient visit day should be counted only on line 1.

Line 3:

Enter the total number of additional anticipated unique patient visit days for patients
irrespective of payer receiving CCBHC demonstration services not included above.
Anticipated visits are allowed for demonstration year 1 only. Demonstration year 2
requires actual data.

Line 4:

“Total daily visits for patients receiving CCBHC services,” which is calculated by
adding the amounts on lines 1 through 3 above, is automatically populated on this
line.

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Monthly Visits Tab
If using CC PPS-2, use the Monthly Visits tab to summarize the counts of unique patient visit
months for CCBHC services furnished by your health care staff and by physicians under agreement
with you. Categorize and count the unique patient month only once either for the standard
population or for one of the recipients with certain conditions defined by the state. The count of
months should include visits by Medicaid-covered and non-Medicaid-covered recipients.
PATIENT DEMOGRAPHICS CONSOLIDATED
This section is for reporting the consolidated patient demographics. A patient visit to multiple
locations in the same month should be counted only once.
Column Descriptions
Selected columns in this tab categorize costs according to whether they are above the monthly
outlier threshold and whether they were allocated to certain conditions. Prior to completing the cost
reports, the state should have specified the outlier threshold and the conditions.
Column 1a:

Enter the total number of unique patient visit months for patients in the standard
population who do not meet the criteria for having certain conditions.

Column 1b:

Enter the total number of unique patient visit months for patients without certain
conditions whose costs are above the outlier threshold determined by the state. This
number of patient visit months in this column is a subset of the number in column 1a.

Column 2a:

Enter the total number of unique patient visit months for patients with Certain
Conditions 1.

Column 2b:

Enter the total number of unique patient visit months for patients with certain
conditions 1 whose costs are above the outlier threshold determined by the state.
The unique number of patient visit months in this column is a subset of the amounts
included in column 2a.

Column 3a:

Enter the total number of unique patient visit months for patients with Certain
Conditions 2.

Column 3b:

Enter the total number of unique patient visit months for patients with Certain
Conditions 2 whose costs are above the outlier threshold determined by the state.
The number of unique patient visit months in this column is a subset of the amounts
included in column 3a.

Column 4a:

Enter the total number of unique patient visit months for patients with Certain
Conditions 3.

Column 4b:

Enter the total number of unique patient visit months for patients with Certain
Conditions 3 whose costs are above the outlier threshold determined by the state.
The number of unique patient visit months in this column is a subset of the amounts
included in column 4a.

Column 5a:

Enter the total number of unique patient visit months for patients with Certain
Conditions 4.

Column 5b:

Enter the total number of unique patient visit months for patients with Certain
Conditions 4 whose costs exceeded the outlier threshold determined by the state.
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The number of unique patient visit months in this column is a subset of the amounts
included in column 5a.
Column 6a:

Enter the total number of unique patient visit months for patients with Certain
Conditions 5.

Column 6b:

Enter the total number of unique patient visit months for patients with certain
conditions 5 whose costs are above the outlier threshold determined by the state.
The unique number of patient visit months in this column is a subset of the amounts
included in column 6a.

Column 7a:

Enter the total number of unique patient visit months for patients with Certain
Conditions 6.

Column 7b:

Enter the total number of unique patient visit months for patients with Certain
Conditions 6 whose costs are above the outlier threshold determined by the state.
The number of unique patient visit months in this column is a subset of the amounts
included in column 7a.

Column 8a:

Enter the total number of unique patient visit months for patients with Certain
Conditions 7.

Column 8b:

Enter the total number of unique patient visit months for patients with Certain
Conditions 7 whose costs are above the outlier threshold determined by the state.
The number of unique patient visit months in this column is a subset of the amounts
included in column 8a.

Column 9a:

Enter the total number of unique patient visit months for patients with Certain
Conditions 8.

Column 9b:

Enter the total number of unique patient visit months for patients with Certain
Conditions 8 whose costs exceeded the outlier threshold determined by the state.
The number of unique patient visit months in this column is a subset of the amounts
included in column 9a.

Column 10a: Enter the total number of unique patient visit months for patients with Certain
Conditions 9.
Column 10b: Enter the total number of unique patient visit months for patients with Certain
Conditions 9 whose costs exceeded the outlier threshold determined by the state.
The number of unique patient visit months in this column is a subset of the amounts
included in column 10a.
Total:

The total column, which is calculated by adding the total number of unique patient
visit months from the “a” columns (i.e., 1a, 2a, 3a, etc.), is automatically populated on
this line. The number of visits in the “b” columns (i.e., 1b, 2b, 3b, etc.) is not included
in the sum in the total column.

Line Descriptions
Line 1:

Provide details regarding the certain conditions populations to help distinguish the
groups.

Line 2:

Enter the counts of unique patient visit months for patients who receive CCBHC
services directly from staff.

Line 3:

Enter the counts of unique patient visit months for patients who receive CCBHC
services from a designated collaborating organization (DCO). If a patient receives
services directly from a DCO and from the CCBHC on the same day, count the
unique patient visit month only on line 2.
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Line 4:

Enter the total number of additional anticipated unique patient visit months for
patients irrespective of payer receiving CCBHC demonstration services by
population not included above. Anticipated visits are allowed for demonstration year
1 only. Demonstration year 2 requires actual data.

Line 5:

“Total months patients received CCBHC services,” which is calculated by adding
lines 2 through 4 above, is automatically populated on this line.

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Services Provided Tab
Use the Services Provided tab to provide information about the number of full-time equivalents
(FTEs) and the number of services provided for CCBHC services for each type of practitioner. The
number of services provided should reflect the actual number of services provided from all
encounters. This number represents the total quantity (units) of services provided, as opposed to
the number of days that each patient received services as described in section 9 or the number of
months that each patient received services as described in Section 10.
PART 1 – SERVICES PROVIDED (Consolidated)
Column Descriptions
Column 1:

Enter the number of FTEs for each staff position; these numbers should correspond
to the expenses listed in Trial Balance tab.

Column 2:

Enter the total number of services provided for CCBHC services actually furnished to
all patients for each staff position.

Column 3:

“Direct cost,” is automatically populated on this line from the Trial Balance tab,
column 9.

Column 4:

“Average cost per service by position,” which is calculated by taking the net cost from
column 3, and dividing it by the number of services provided as listed in column 2, is
automatically populated on this line.

Line Descriptions
PART 1A: CCBHC STAFF SERVICES
Lines 1–16: Enter the number of FTEs and services provided by the health care staff on the
appropriate line by type of staff in columns 1 and 2, as described above.
Line 17:

Enter a subtotal of the number of FTEs and services for all other appropriate staff not
listed on lines 1–16, and specify details in the Comments tab.

Line 18:

“Subtotal staff services,” which is calculated by adding the amounts on lines 1–17
above, is automatically populated on this line.

PART 1B: CCBHC SERVICES UNDER AGREEMENT
Line 19:

Enter the CCBHC services provided from the DCO.

Line 20:

Enter a subtotal of all other CCBHC services, and specify details in the Comments tab.

Line 21:

“Subtotal of services under agreement” is automatically populated from the amounts
on lines 19 through 20 above.

Line 22:

“Total services” is automatically populated by adding the amounts on lines 18 and 21
above.

Line 23:

Line 23 automatically populates the number of sites included in the cost report from
question 18 in the Provider Information tab. For each site, copy and complete Part 2
below.

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PART 2 – SERVICES PROVIDED BY SITE
Column Descriptions
Column 1:

Enter the number of FTEs for each expense category position listed, corresponding
to the expenses listed in Trial Balance tab.

Column 2:

Enter the total number of services provided for CCBHC services furnished to all
patients for each staff.

Line Descriptions
PART 2A: CCBHC STAFF SERVICES BY SITE
Lines 1–16:

Enter the number of FTEs and services provided by the health care staff on the
appropriate line by type of staff in columns 1 and 2, as described above.

Line 17:

Enter a subtotal of the number of FTEs and services for all other appropriate staff not
listed on lines 1–16, and specify details in the Comments tab.

Line 18:

“Subtotal staff services,” which is calculated by adding the amounts on lines 1–17
above, is automatically populated on this line.

PART 2B: CCBHC SERVICES UNDER AGREEMENT BY SITE
Line 19:

Enter the units of CCBHC services provided from the DCO.

Line 20:

Enter a subtotal of all other services, and specify details in the Comments tab.

Line 21:

“Subtotal of services under agreement” is automatically populated from the amounts
on lines 19 through 20 above.

Line 22:

“Total services” is automatically populated by adding the amounts on lines 18 and 21
above.

Complete Part 2 for each satellite site. When more than one satellite site exists, create a new tab
within the workbook labeled “Services Provided Cont.”. For each satellite site copy and paste all of
Part 2 into the new tab and complete the form.

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Comments Tab
Use this worksheet to explain any considerations (such as cost anomalies or explanations for
deviations from accrual accounting principles) to inform further the justification of expenses used to
determine the payment rate.

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13
CC PPS-1 Rate Tab
Use the CC PPS-1 Rate tab to calculate the daily rate to be finalized by the state. The daily rate is
based on the expected costs of all demonstration services irrespective of payer.
PART 1 – DETERMINATION OF TOTAL ALLOWABLE COST APPLICABLE TO THE CCBHC
If the suggested order of completion described in Table 2: Recommended Order is followed, the
information on lines 1–3 will be autopopulated from data entered from other areas of the cost report
and does not need to be re-entered here.
Line 1:

“Total direct CCBHC costs” is automatically populated on this line from the Trial
Balance tab, line 29, column 9.

Line 2:

“Indirect costs allocated to CCBHC services” is automatically populated on this line
from the Indirect Cost Allocation tab, line 16.

Line 3:

“Total allowable CCBHC costs,” which is calculated by adding lines 1 and 2 above, is
automatically populated on this line.

PART 2 – DETERMINATION OF CC PPS-1 RATE
Line 4:

“Total allowable CCBHC costs” is automatically populated on this line from line 3
above.

Line 5:

“Total CCBHC visits” is automatically populated on this line from the Daily Visits tab,
line 4, column 1. The total CCBHC visits number should include visits from all
patients for CCBHC services, not just Medicaid visits.

Line 6:

“Unadjusted PPS rate” (the total allowable cost per visit during the reporting period),
which is calculated by dividing line 4 by line 5 above, is automatically populated on
this line.

Line 7:

Enter the applicable Medicare Economic Index (MEI). The MEI should trend the
costs from the midpoint of the cost period to the midpoint of the rate period. The MEI
may be found here by downloading “actual regulation market basket updates” file
that provides applicable rates: https://www.cms.gov/Research-Statistics-Data-andSystems/Statistics-Trends-andReports/MedicareProgramRatesStats/MarketBasketData.html.

Line 8:

“CC PPS-1 rate” for CCBHC services, which is calculated by adjusting the amount
on line 6 by the MEI on line 7 above, is automatically populated on this line.

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CC PPS-2 Rate Tab
Use the CC PPS-2 Rate tab to calculate a preliminary PPS rate based on costs for all CCBHC
demonstration services provided to all CCBHC clinic users irrespective of payer. The calculation of
the PPS rate is preliminary and will be finalized by the state in accordance with the state’s policy
concerning outlier payments.
Costs must be allocated to the standard and special populations identified in Section 10 (Monthly
Visits tab) of this document. One acceptable method of allocating cost by population is multiplying
a cost-to-charge ratio by charges incurred for each population. The cost-to-charge ratio represents
total costs, including anticipated costs for all users regardless of payer divided by all charges for all
users regardless of payer. Each individual charge is multiplied by the ratio to estimate the cost of
performing each service. Those costs should be categorized by patient and evaluated to determine
if costs exceed the outlier threshold.
The use of the cost-to-charge ratio requires uniform charges for comparable demonstration
services. The state may require an attestation that the CCBHC is using a uniform charges each
time the service is provided during the month. As a condition of participation in the demonstration
program, CCBHCs must collect and report encounter, clinical outcome, and quality improvement
data. CCBHC consumer claim or encounter data must be linkable to the consumer’s pharmacy
claims or utilization information, inpatient and outpatient claims, and any other claims or encounter
data necessary to report the measures. The CCBHC should be recording this information per
CCBHC criteria 5.a.4.
PART 1 – COST-TO-CHARGE RATIO ALLOCATION
Column Descriptions
The columns in this tab categorize costs using the cost-to-charge ratio according to (1) whether
they are at, below, or above the monthly outlier threshold and (2) whether they were allocated to
certain conditions or to the standard population. Prior to completing the cost reports, the state
should have specified the outlier threshold and the conditions. Cost-to-charge ratios are applied to
the covered charges for each case to determine whether the costs of the case exceed the outlier
threshold. Each state will determine the cost thresholds for outlier payment, which will affect
reporting of charge data.
Column 1a:

Enter the total costs and charges at or below the monthly outlier threshold for
patients without certain conditions.

Column 1b:

Enter the total cost and charges above the monthly outlier threshold for patients
without certain conditions.

Column 2a:

Enter the total cost and charges at or below the monthly outlier threshold for
patients with Certain Conditions 1.

Column 2b:

Enter the total cost and charges above the monthly outlier threshold for patients
with Certain Conditions 1.

Column 3a:

Enter the total cost and charges at or below the monthly outlier threshold for
patients with Certain Conditions 2.

Column 3b:

Enter the total cost and charges above the monthly outlier threshold for patients
with Certain Conditions 2.
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Column 4a:

Enter the total cost and charges at or below the monthly outlier threshold for
patients with Certain Conditions 3.

Column 4b:

Enter the total cost and charges above the monthly outlier threshold for patients
with Certain Conditions 3.

Column 5a:

Enter the total cost and charges at or below the monthly outlier threshold for
patients with Certain Conditions 4.

Column 5b:

Enter the total cost and charges above the monthly outlier threshold for patients
with Certain Conditions 4.

Column 6a:

Enter the total cost and charges at or below the monthly outlier threshold for
patients with Certain Conditions 5.

Column 6b:

Enter the total cost and charges above the monthly outlier threshold for patients
with Certain Conditions 5.

Column 7a:

Enter the total cost and charges at or below the monthly outlier threshold for
patients with Certain Conditions 6.

Column 7b:

Enter the total cost and charges above the monthly outlier threshold for patients
with Certain Conditions 6.

Column 8a:

Enter the total cost and charges at or below the monthly outlier threshold for
patients with Certain Conditions 7.

Column 8b:

Enter the total cost and charges above the monthly outlier threshold for patients
with Certain Conditions 7.

Column 9a:

Enter the total cost and charges at or below the monthly outlier threshold for
patients with Certain Conditions 8.

Column 9b:

Enter the total cost and charges above the monthly outlier threshold for patients
with Certain Conditions 8.

Column 10a: Enter the total cost and charges at or below the monthly outlier threshold for
patients with Certain Conditions 9.
Column 10b: Enter the total cost and charges above the monthly outlier threshold for patients
with Certain Conditions 9.
Total Column: “Total Population Charges,” which is calculated by adding the amounts in all
columns from 1a to 10b, is automatically populated in this cell.
Line Descriptions
Line 1:

Enter the covered charges for CCBHC services under each population group in
columns 1a–10b, as described above. The total column at the far right of this table
sums the “Total Population Charges.”

Line 2:

For demonstration year 1 (DY1) only, enter the additional anticipated covered
charges for CCBHC services under each population group in columns 1a–10b, as
described above. These should only be charges not captured in line 1. The total
column at the far right of this table sums the “Total Population Charges.”

Line 3:

Line 3 automatically populates with the sum of line 1 and line 2.

Line 4:

Line 4 automatically populates the total column with the total direct costs for CCBHC
services from the Trial Balance tab, column 9, line 29.

Line 5:

Line 5 automatically populates the total column with the total indirect costs for
CCBHC services from the Indirect Cost Allocation tab, line 16.
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Line 6:

Line 6 automatically populates the total column with the sum from line 4 and line 5.

Line 7:

Line 7 automatically populates the total column with the cost-to-charge ratio
determined by dividing line 6 by line 3.

Line 8:

Line 8 automatically calculates costs for each population based on the cost-tocharge ratio. Charges from line 3 are multiplied by the cost-to-charge ratio in the
total column of line 7.

A validation check appears below Part I to verify that total costs tie to the total direct and indirect
costs applicable to CCBHC services (line 6).
PART 2 – DETERMINATION OF CC PPS-2 RATE
Line 9:

“Total allowable CCBHC costs” is automatically populated on this line from the
allowable CCBHC costs on line 8 above.

Line 10:

“Total months patients received CCBHC services” is automatically populated on this
line from the total visits in the Monthly Visits tab, line 5. Column “a” reflects the total
count of visits, and column “b” reflects the total count for cases in which costs are
above the outlier threshold determined by the state.

Line 11:

“Total allowable cost per visit,” which is calculated by dividing line 9 by line 10 above
to come up with the total allowable cost per visit during the reporting period, is
automatically populated on this line.

Line 12:

Enter the applicable Medicare Economic Index (MEI). The MEI should trend the
costs from the midpoint of the cost period to the midpoint of the rate period. The MEI
may be found here: https://www.cms.gov/Research-Statistics-Data-andSystems/Statistics-Trends-andReports/MedicareProgramRatesStats/MarketBasketData.html.

Line 13:

“CC PPS-2 rate,” which is calculated by adjusting line 11 by the factor from the
column total (on the far right) on line 12 above to determine the CC PPS-2 rate
payable for each population type, is automatically populated on this line.

Line 14:

“Outlier pool,” which is calculated by adding the total outlier pool amounts from line 9,
is automatically populated on this line.

For more information on how to calculate the outlier payments, see the CCBHC Guidance
Document available at http://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/grants/pdf/sm-16-001.pdf.

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Certification Tab
Prepare and sign the certification statement after the worksheets have been completed. The
individual signing this statement must be an officer or other authorized administrator. Cost reports
should include certification from the chief executive officer (CEO), the chief financial officer (CFO),
or an authorized delegate who reports to the CEO or CFO.

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File Typeapplication/pdf
File TitleCertified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Cost Report Instructions
SubjectCMS, CCBHC, Cost Report, 508
AuthorCenters for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
File Modified2015-11-10
File Created2015-11-10

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