Approved for emergency use through 1/9/96 with the understanding that during the next three months, HCFA will consult with the affected public, and HCFA and OMB thoroughly will consider public comments recommending alternative CMNs and less burdensome approaches to protecting the Medicare Trust Fund from fraudulent and abusive billing practices. This review period may lead to revisions to the CMNs and an information collection approach targeted toward suppliers, physicians, and DME categories most likely to engage in such practices.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/1996
01/31/1996
6,800,000
0
0
1,130,000
0
0
0
0
0
This information is needed to correctly process claims and insure that claims are properly paid. These forms contain medical information necessary to make an appropriate determination. Suppliers and physicians will complete these forms.
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.