INFORMATION COLLECTION REQUIREMENTS IN REGULATION 489.23(B) AND (C) (WAIVER OF REQUIREMENTS TO BILL NON-PHYSICIAN SERVICES ON PART A-PROSPECTIVE PAYMENT, BERC-263)
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OMB: 0938-0304
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INFORMATION COLLECTION
REQUIREMENTS IN REGULATION 489.23(B) AND (C) (WAIVER OF
REQUIREMENTS TO BILL NON-PHYSICIAN SERVICES ON PART A-PROSPECTIVE
PAYMENT, BERC-263)
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collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
SECTION 602(E) OF P.L. 98-21 PROVIDES
THAT EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 1983, ALL NON-PHYSICIAN SERVICES
FURNISHED TO MEDICARE HOSPITAL INPATIENTS MUST BE BILLED THROUGH
THE HOSPITAL. DATA ARE NEEDED TO DETERMINE IF DIRECT BILLING BY
OUTSIDE SUPPLIERS HAS BEEN SO EXTENSIVE THAT A HOSPITAL SHOULD
RECEIVE A WAIVER FROM THIS REQUIREMENT. LESS THAN 10 HOSPITALS
SHOULD QUALIFY FOR THE WAIVER.
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.