Approved for use through 6/91 under the condition that the HCFA 700 and 701 incorporate the burden disclosure statements as required by 5 CFR 1320. In addition, the next submission for OMB review should carefully evaluate: 1) remarks outstanding from the previous clearance, in particular, regarding the practical utility of collecting prior treatment data 2) substitution of these forms for existing progress notes recordkeeping and reporting requirements 3) less burdensome alternatives to filing separate forms for each therapy.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/1991
06/30/1991
10/31/1990
5,020,000
0
5,020,000
2,510,000
0
2,510,000
0
0
0
MEDICARE CONTRACTORS WILL REQUEST CERTAIN MEDICAL INFORMATION FOR OUTPATIENT THERAPY BILLS THAT ARE SELECTED FOR MEDICAL REVIEW ACTIVITIES. THIS INFORMATI IS USED BY THE CONTRACTORS TO VERIFY THE MEDICAL NECESSITY OF THE SERVICES RENDERED TO ESTABLISH PAYMENT UNDER THE MEDICARE PROGRAM. TH RESPONDENTS ARE REHABILITATION AGENCIES, SNFS, HOSPITAL OUTPATIENT DEPARTMENTS, AND HOME HEALTH AGENCIES.
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.