THE HCFA-471 IS A 3-MONTH STUDY
DESIGNED TO EVALUATE THE DEGREE OF ACCURACY IN CLAIM PREPARATION
FOR ASSIGNED EMCS AND ASSIGNED HC CLAIMS PHYSICIANS/SUPPLIERS WILL
BE REQUESTED TO SUBMIT PHOTOCOPIES OF MEDICA RECORDS TO CARRIERS
WHO WILL CHECK FOR APPROPRIATENESS AND LEGIBILITY BEFORE FORWARDING
THE PHOTOCOPY TO THE RO. BY COMPARING THE MEDICAL RECORD TO THE
COMPLETED PART B BILLING FORM, HCFA WILL BE ABLE TO DETERMINE
WHETHER THE CLAIMS WERE PREPARED ACCURATELY & THAT
MEDICARE
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.