HCFA'S PROVIDER REIMBURSEMENT MANUAL
STIPULATES THE FORMAT WHICH HOSPITALS MUST FOLLOW IN SUBMITTING TO
HCFA 100 PERCENT OF THEIR DISCHARGE DATA FOR 1980. IF THE HOSPITAL
SUBMITS THIS DATA, HCF WILL RECALCULATE THE HOSPITAL'S CASE MIX
INDEX WHICH IS USED IN SETTIN THE FY 1983 COST LIMITS.
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.