Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facility (CORF) - JF Part A
Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facility (CORF)
On this page, view the below information.
Information is found in CMS Internet Only Manual (IOM), Publication 100-08, Medicare Program Integrity Manual, Chapter 10, Section 10.2.1.2 and the CMS IOM, Publication 100-07, State Operations Manual, Chapter 2. A CORF is a facility established and operated at a single fixed location exclusively for providing diagnostic, therapeutic, and restorative services to outpatients by or under the supervision of a physician
Examples of these services include:
- Physician services*
- Physical therapy*
- Social work or psychological services*
- Occupational therapy
- Respiratory therapy
- Speech pathology
- Prosthetic/orthotic devices
- Lab services (must meet 42 CFR Part 493 requirements)
- Note: (*) indicates services required
Billing for CORF
- For more information regarding billing, go to the billing portion of the website.
Application Requirements
PECOS application
- "Institutional Provider" (e.g., Hospital, Skilled Nursing Facility, Hospice, Home Health Agency)
- Complete questionnaire to ensure correct applications (CMS-855A and CMS 588-EFT) populate.
- Complete all form sections
- Attach all supporting documentation such as IRS documents
- List all directors, board members, and contracted or W-2 managing employee
- Visit the Application Fee webpage to access CMS link to pay application fee
- Submit completed CMS-588 EFT and voided check/bank letter. EIN required to be on application in Tax Identification Number (TIN) field
Application Time Frame
| Application Type | Processing Time |
|---|---|
| PECOS | On average, it can take 15 to 50 calendar days before application is sent to state and CMS for approval |
| Paper | On average, it can take 30 to 65 calendar days before application is sent to state and CMS for approval |
Note:
- Once Noridian has completed the reviewal of the application, a Recommendation for Approval Letter is sent to the State Agency and CMS. There is no set timeframe for their review.
- Additional days after State and CMS approval Noridian will have additional days to finalize enrollment records.
Last Updated Nov 15 , 2024
