This information collection request is approved for an additional three years. However, OMB is not able to lower this collection's burden hours without additional information from the agency. If the agency believes that OMB's burden totals are in error, it must submit an 83-C with an explanation of how its estimate was derived.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/2006
05/31/2006
03/31/2003
740,215,135
0
740,215,135
44,189,007
0
44,189,007
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. CMS 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.