Approved for use through 9/94. Previous terms of clearance still appl Consistent with Health Care Reform initiatives, HCFA should work with Federal "user agencies" to develop and implement standardized forms, instructions, and standardized electronic submissions.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/1994
09/30/1994
546,115,406
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0
73,325,195
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0
0
0
0
THIS FORM WILL BECOME A STANDARDIZED FORM FOR USE IN MEDICARE AND MEDICAID PROGRAMS TO APPLY FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR COVERED SERVICES. IN ADDITION, IT WILL REDUCE COSTS AND ADMINISTRATION BURDENS ASSOCIATED WITH CLAIMS SINCE ONLY ONE CODING SYSTEM WOULD BE USED AND MAINTAINED. HCFA DOES NOT REQUIRED EXCLUSIVE USE OF THIS FORM FOR MEDICAID.
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.