This paperwork
is approved through 12-92 under the following condition HCFA must
clarify whether the burden estimate includes the time it takes to
collect and record the information on this form, or just the time
it takes to process this data. If HCFA has only accounted for the
processing time, the Agency must either reestimate the burden to
include the "collection" time, or account for it in another
paperwork.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1992
12/31/1992
58,000,000
0
0
3,558,834
0
0
0
0
0
THESE HOSPITAL BILLING REQUIREMENTS
ENABLE THE MEDICAID PROGRAM TO DEVELOP MEANINGFUL DATA FOR USE BY
THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IN ORDER TO REDUCE MEDICAL CARE COSTS. THIS
FORM IMPROVES COMPATIBILITY IN HOSPIT CLAIM FILING FOR THE MEDICAID
AND MEDICARE PROGRAMS AND SIMPLIFIES CLAIMS FOR PROVIDERS.
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.