Mercy Hospital of Buffalo
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Attestation and responsible official2 couldn't be determined
MRF correctly encodes the accuracy and completeness attestationCouldn't determine
Why: The file exceeded a size or time limit CareCarta sets.
This check could not be made because an earlier check could not be determined: "The CMS validator finished".
MRF correctly encodes the attester's nameCouldn't determine
Why: The file exceeded a size or time limit CareCarta sets.
This check could not be made because an earlier check could not be determined: "The CMS validator finished".
Hospital and MRF information2 couldn't be determined
MRF declares this hospital's Type 2 NPICouldn't determine
Why: The file exceeded a size or time limit CareCarta sets.
This check could not be made because an earlier check could not be determined: "CareCarta read the MRF's header fields".
MRF correctly encodes its template version and update dateCouldn't determine
Why: The file exceeded a size or time limit CareCarta sets.
This check could not be made because an earlier check could not be determined: "The CMS validator finished".
Standard charges12 couldn't be determined
MRF lists a gross charge for every item and serviceCouldn't determine
Why: The file exceeded a size or time limit CareCarta sets.
This check could not be made because an earlier check could not be determined: "CareCarta parsed the whole MRF".
MRF lists a discounted cash price for every item and service that has oneCouldn't determine
Why: The file exceeded a size or time limit CareCarta sets.
This check could not be made because an earlier check could not be determined: "CareCarta parsed the whole MRF".
MRF correctly encodes the de-identified minimum negotiated chargeCouldn't determine
Why: The file exceeded a size or time limit CareCarta sets.
This check could not be made because an earlier check could not be determined: "The CMS validator finished".
MRF correctly encodes the de-identified maximum negotiated chargeCouldn't determine
Why: The file exceeded a size or time limit CareCarta sets.
This check could not be made because an earlier check could not be determined: "The CMS validator finished".
Payer-specific negotiated charge8 couldn't be determined
MRF correctly encodes payer and plan namesCouldn't determine
Why: The file exceeded a size or time limit CareCarta sets.
This check could not be made because an earlier check could not be determined: "The CMS validator finished".
MRF correctly encodes how each charge was establishedCouldn't determine
Why: The file exceeded a size or time limit CareCarta sets.
This check could not be made because an earlier check could not be determined: "The CMS validator finished".
Rate expression and methodology6 couldn't be determined
MRF expresses each negotiated rate as a dollar amount, percentage, or algorithmCouldn't determine
Why: The file exceeded a size or time limit CareCarta sets.
This check could not be made because an earlier check could not be determined: "The CMS validator finished".
Percentage and algorithm rates give enough information to derive a dollar amountCouldn't determine
Why: The file exceeded a size or time limit CareCarta sets.
This check could not be made because an earlier check could not be determined: "CareCarta parsed the whole MRF".
Allowed-amount statistics4 couldn't be determined
MRF correctly encodes the 10th percentile allowed amountCouldn't determine
Why: The file exceeded a size or time limit CareCarta sets.
This check could not be made because an earlier check could not be determined: "The CMS validator finished".
MRF correctly encodes the median allowed amountCouldn't determine
Why: The file exceeded a size or time limit CareCarta sets.
This check could not be made because an earlier check could not be determined: "The CMS validator finished".
MRF correctly encodes the 90th percentile allowed amountCouldn't determine
Why: The file exceeded a size or time limit CareCarta sets.
This check could not be made because an earlier check could not be determined: "The CMS validator finished".
MRF correctly encodes the count of allowed amountsCouldn't determine
Why: The file exceeded a size or time limit CareCarta sets.
This check could not be made because an earlier check could not be determined: "The CMS validator finished".
Item and service information3 couldn't be determined
MRF correctly encodes each item or service descriptionCouldn't determine
Why: The file exceeded a size or time limit CareCarta sets.
This check could not be made because an earlier check could not be determined: "The CMS validator finished".
MRF correctly encodes the inpatient or outpatient settingCouldn't determine
Why: The file exceeded a size or time limit CareCarta sets.
This check could not be made because an earlier check could not be determined: "The CMS validator finished".
MRF correctly encodes drug units and measurement typeCouldn't determine
Why: The file exceeded a size or time limit CareCarta sets.
This check could not be made because an earlier check could not be determined: "The CMS validator finished".
Billing and coding information2 couldn't be determined
MRF correctly encodes billing codes and code typesCouldn't determine
Why: The file exceeded a size or time limit CareCarta sets.
This check could not be made because an earlier check could not be determined: "The CMS validator finished".
MRF lists every applicable modifier and its chargesCouldn't determine
Why: The file exceeded a size or time limit CareCarta sets.
This check could not be made because an earlier check could not be determined: "CareCarta parsed the whole MRF".
CMS file format1 couldn't be determined
MRF passes the CMS validator without errorsCouldn't determine
Why: The file exceeded a size or time limit CareCarta sets.
This check could not be made because an earlier check could not be determined: "MRF downloads to an automated client".
Publication and accessibility6 couldn't be determined
MRF downloads without paymentCouldn't determine
Why: The file exceeded a size or time limit CareCarta sets.
CareCarta could not check for a payment requirement because the download ended with LIMIT_EXCEEDED.
MRF downloads without an account or passwordCouldn't determine
Why: The file exceeded a size or time limit CareCarta sets.
CareCarta could not check for an account or password requirement because the download ended with LIMIT_EXCEEDED.
MRF downloads without submitting personal informationCouldn't determine
Why: The file exceeded a size or time limit CareCarta sets.
CareCarta could not check for a personal-information requirement because the download ended with LIMIT_EXCEEDED.
MRF downloads to an automated clientCouldn't determine
Why: The file exceeded a size or time limit CareCarta sets.
CareCarta could not determine automated availability because acquisition ended with LIMIT_EXCEEDED.
MRF is a CSV or JSON file, optionally compressedCouldn't determine
Why: The file exceeded a size or time limit CareCarta sets.
This check could not be made because an earlier check could not be determined: "MRF downloads to an automated client".
MRF file name follows the CMS conventionCouldn't determine
Why: The file exceeded a size or time limit CareCarta sets.
This check could not be made because an earlier check could not be determined: "MRF downloads to an automated client".
cms-hpt.txt is published and uses the required fieldsPassed
The cms-hpt.txt file uses the required canonical fields and valid values.
cms-hpt.txt links this hospital's MRFPassed
The cms-hpt.txt entry "Mercy Hospital of Buffalo" links this hospital's MRF (https://www.chsbuffalo.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/16-0756336_Mercy-Hospital-of-Buffalo_StandardCharges.csv).
Homepage has a link labelled Price TransparencyPassed
A labeled Price Transparency link (https://www.chsbuffalo.org/billing-insurance/price-transparency/) was observed in the acquired hospital homepage HTML.
Update frequency1 couldn't be determined
MRF was updated within the past 12 monthsCouldn't determine
Why: The file exceeded a size or time limit CareCarta sets.
This check could not be made because an earlier check could not be determined: "CareCarta read the MRF's header fields".
Shoppable services disclosureNot assessed
Website offers a qualifying shoppable-services list or price estimatorNot assessed
Why: CareCarta has not built this check yet.
CareCarta has not built an evaluator for the shoppable-services disclosure (45 CFR 180.60) yet, so this check cannot be decided.