INTERMEDIARIES WILL REQUEST CERTAIN
MEDICAL INFORMATION IN A FIELD TES USING FORM HCFA-700/701 TO
VERIFY THE MEDICAL NECESSITY OF SERVICES. THIS INFORMATION IS
CONDUCIVE TO CONSOLIDATION ON A FORM AND IS USED T ESTABLISH
PAYMENT UNDER THE MEDICARE PROGRAM. THE RESPONDENTS ARE
REHABILITATION AGENCIES, CLINICS, SNF'S HOSPITAL OUTPATIENTS, AND
HHAS
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.