Approved through January,1983. As requested by OMB's health budget branch, HCFA is expected to be developing plans for "paperless processing" including the elimination of form 1453. Progress in this area will be assessed at the time of request for extension of this form.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/1983
01/31/1983
12/31/1981
15,304,000
0
11,250,500
3,826,000
0
5,400,000
0
0
0
USED BY PROVIDERS TO CLAIM REIMBURSEMENT FOR INPATIENT SERVICES TO MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES. INTERMEDIARIES USED DATA TO DETERMINE INTERIM PAYMENTS TO PROVIDERS AND TO UPDAT BENEFICIARIES MASTER UTILIZATION RECORD.
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.