IN ORDER FOR THE OFFICE OF DIRECT
REIMBURSEMENT TO MAKE A MEDICAL DETERMATION OF HOME HEALTH VISITS
THAT ARE MEDICARE-COVERED, IT IS NECESSARY TO REVIEW MEDICAL
RECORDS. THE MADICAL RECORDS SHOULD CONTAIN NARRATIVE NOTATIONS ON
PATIENTS CONDITION, DRUG GIVEN, PATIENT REACTIONS, AND TREATMENT.
THIS DIRECT DEALING LETTER REQUIRES HOME HEALTH PROVIDERS TO
INCLUDE THIS NARRATIVE IN THEIR MEDICAL RECORDS.
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.