This collection is approved under the following terms of clearance: OMB approves the pre-validation and notification portion of the information collection. OMB does not approve the Medicare Contractor Provider Satisfaction Survey.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/2006
06/30/2006
11/30/2005
20,514
0
6,052
341
0
3,331
8,000
0
0
The CMS will obtain feedback from over 30,000 Medicare Providers via a survey about satisfaction, attitudes and perceptions regarding the services provided by Medicare Fee-for Service (FFS) Carriers, Fiscal Intermediaries, Durable Medical Equipment Suppliers, and Regional Home Health Intermediaaraies and Medicare Administrative Contractors. The survey focuses on basic business functions provided by the Medicare Contractors such as Inquires, Provider Communications, Claims Processing, Appeals, Provider Enrollment, Medical Review and Provider Reimbursement.
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.
Medicare Contractor Provider Satisfaction Survey (MCPSS) and Supporting Regulations in 42 CFR 421.120 and 421.122