Approved for use
through 6/91 under the condition that the HCFA 700 and 701
incorporate the burden disclosure statements as required by 5 CFR
1320. In addition, the next submission for OMB review should
carefully evaluate: 1) remarks outstanding from the previous
clearance, in particular, regarding the practical utility of
collecting prior treatment data 2) substitution of these forms for
existing progress notes recordkeeping and reporting requirements 3)
less burdensome alternatives to filing separate forms for each
therapy.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/1991
06/30/1991
10/31/1990
5,020,000
0
5,020,000
2,510,000
0
2,510,000
0
0
0
MEDICARE CONTRACTORS WILL REQUEST
CERTAIN MEDICAL INFORMATION FOR OUTPATIENT THERAPY BILLS THAT ARE
SELECTED FOR MEDICAL REVIEW ACTIVITIES. THIS INFORMATI IS USED BY
THE CONTRACTORS TO VERIFY THE MEDICAL NECESSITY OF THE SERVICES
RENDERED TO ESTABLISH PAYMENT UNDER THE MEDICARE PROGRAM. TH
RESPONDENTS ARE REHABILITATION AGENCIES, SNFS, HOSPITAL OUTPATIENT
DEPARTMENTS, AND HOME HEALTH AGENCIES.
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.