PEER REVIEW ORGANIZATIONS (PROS) ARE
REQUIRED TO CONDUCT A RECONSIDERATION OF THEIR DENIALS OF MEDICAL
NECESSITY AND THE APPROPRIATENESS OF CARE DETERMINATIONS. THEY MUST
ALSO MAKE SANCTION RECOMMENDATIONS AND REVIEW DIAGNOSTIC RELATED
GROUPING DETERMINATIONS. PROS REPORT ON THE VOLUME AND RESULTS OF
THESE ACTIVITIES ON THE HCFA-514 WHICH IS SUBMITTED QUARTERLY TO
THE HEALTH CARE FINANCING ADMINISTRATION.
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.