THE QUESTIONNAIRE IS USED BY HCFA/ODR
FOR OBTAINING DATA NEEDED TO COMPUTE THE PROVIDER AND PROFESSIONAL
COMPONENTS OF PROVIDER-BASED PHYSICIANS' COMPENSATION IN ORDER TO
DETERMINE THE PROPER METHOD OF BILLING AND REIMBURSEMENT FOR
COVERED SERVICES RENDERED TO MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES WITHIN THE
PROVIDERS' COST REPORTING PERIOD AND PROVIDE PROPER PROVIDER
REIMBURSEMENT UNDER THE APPROPRIATE MEDICARE TRUST FUN
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.