Approved for use through 10/90 under the condition that HCFA incorporates these information collection requirements into the next submission for "Supporting Statement for Request for Medical Review Information for Part B Intermediary Outpatient Therapy Bills" (OMB No. 0938-0227, expiration date 10/90).
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/1990
10/31/1990
4,649,831
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0
2,324,915
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MEDICARE CONTRACTORS REQUIRE CERTAIN MEDICAL INFORMATION TO DETERMINE THAT REQUIREMENTS FOR MEDICARE COVERAGE ARE MET. THE INFORMATION IS USED TO DETERMINE IF BILLED SERVICES ARE PAYABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH MEDICAL LAW, REGULATIONS AND GUIDELINES. THE SERVICES IN QUESTION MAY BE PROVIDED BY HOSPITALS, SNFS, CORFS, RUC, HOSPICES, ESRD FACILITIES AND CHRISTIAN SCIENCE HOSPITALS AND SNFS.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.