OMB approves
this reporting requirement through 1/92. This approval does not
extend to a standard format of itemized hospital charges. Hospitals
may provide this information in the format of their choice. Before
the next submission for OMB approval, HCFA will reassess the
additional burden that may be imposed by this reporting
requirement.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/1992
01/31/1992
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UNDER THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED AS PART
OF 42 CFR SECTION 411.54(C)(1) HOSPITALS MUST FURNISH TO THE
BENEFICIARY OR HIS OR HER REPRESENTATIVE AN ITEMIZED STATEMENT OF
THE HOSPITAL CHARGES.
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.