Approved for use through 8/99 pursuant to the attached OMB con- ditions dated 6/30/95.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/1999
08/31/1999
03/31/1999
695,168,330
0
627,938,850
44,100,662
0
43,418,261
0
0
0
Medicare/Medicaid Reimbursement Claims. This form is a standardized form for use in the Medicare/Medicaid programs to apply for reimbursement for covered services. In addition, it reduces cost and administrative burdens associated with claims since only one coding system is used and maintained. HCFA does not require 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.