THESE REGULATIONS SET FORTH CONDITIONS
OF COVERAGE AND METHODS OF DETERMINING REIMBURSEMENT FOR
PHYSICIANS' SERVICES FURNISHED IN HOSPITALS, SNFS, AND CORFS AND
REIMBURSED BY MEDICARE. PHYSICIAN SPENDS IN FURNISHING SERVICES TO
TH PROVIDER & TO THE PATIENTS. IT ALSO REQUIRES
ANESTHESIOLOGISTS TO STATE ON THEIR BILL OR CLAIM FORM WHETHER THE
CRNA IS EMPLOYED BY THE THE PHYSICIAN, ETC.
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.