Approved for use
through 9/92 under the following conditions: 1) The next submission
proposes a sampling methodology for Part I of the survey; 2) HCFA
adds questions in Part II.1.E regarding advanced technology IOLs;
and 3) HCFA includes confidentiality assurances in Parts I and II
and incorporates the burden disclosure statement in Part II
pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/1992
09/30/1992
1,283
0
0
23,396
0
0
0
0
0
SINCE AUTHORIZATION FOR THE AMBULATORY
SURGICAL CENTER PAYMENT RATE SURVEY, FORM HCFA-452, HAS EXPIRED,
THIS IS TO REQUEST THAT IT BE REINSTATED AS REVISED TO COLLECT NEW
DATA FOR RATE UPDATING AFTER 1992 IT WAS USED IN 1986 TO COLLECT
COST AND CHARGE DATA FROM MEDICARE PARTICIPATING AMBULATORY
SURGICAL CENTERS TO UPDATE THE FACILITY PAYME RATES BEGINNING IN
1990. BY LAW, THESE PART B PROSPECTIVE RATES MUST
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.