MEDICARE CONTRACTORS REQUIRE CERTAIN
MEDICAL INFORMATION TO DETERMINE THAT REQUIREMENTS FOR MEDICARE
COVERAGE ARE MET. THE INFORMATION IS USED TO DETERMINE IF BILLED
SERVICES ARE PAYABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH MEDICAL LAW, REGULATIONS
AND GUIDELINES. THE SERVICES IN QUESTION MAY BE PROVIDED BY
HOSPITALS, SNFS, CORFS, RUC, HOSPICES, ESRD FACILITIES, AND
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE HOSPITALS AND SNFS.
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.