PROCEDURES FOR DETERMINING WHETHER PROVIDERS, PRACTITIONERS, OR OTHER SUPPLIERS OF SERVICES ARE LIABLE FOR_CERTAIN UNCOVERED SERVICES, MEDICARE -- BERC-273F

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IC ID	Document Title	Status
113796	PROCEDURES FOR DETERMINING WHETHER PROVIDERS, PRACTITIONERS, OR OTHER SUPPLIERS OF SERVICES ARE LIABLE FOR_CERTAIN UNCOVERED SERVICES, MEDICARE -- BERC-273F Form	Migrated

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0938-0465	ICR Reference No: 199307-0938-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 199007-0938-004
Agency/Subagency: HHS/CMS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: PROCEDURES FOR DETERMINING WHETHER PROVIDERS, PRACTITIONERS, OR OTHER SUPPLIERS OF SERVICES ARE LIABLE FOR_CERTAIN UNCOVERED SERVICES, MEDICARE -- BERC-273F
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 09/20/1993
	Date Received in OIRA: 07/26/1993
Terms of Clearance: Approved for use through 3/94 under the condition that the next submis sion for OMB review includes copies of the actual CFR citations, as we as the pertinent sections of the Social Security Act. Without these materials, it is difficult for OMB to ascertain whether these information collection requirements meet the criteria set forth in the Paperwork Reduction Act and implementing regulations at 5 CFR 1320. Also, these materials are required by OMB's guidance on development of an adequate Supporting Statement for OMB PRA review.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	03/31/1994	03/31/1994	09/30/1993
Responses	87,615	0	161,125
Time Burden (Hours)	7,301	0	13,247
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: BERC-273F REQUIRES PRO'S TO PROVIDE WRITTEN NOTIFICATION OF UNCOVERED PROVIDERS, PRACTITIONERS, AND SUPPLIERS. THE NOTIFICATION PROVIDES PROVIDER, PRACTITIONER, OR SUPPLIER WITH KNOWLEDGE THAT MEDICARE WILL NOT PAY FOR ITEMS OR SERVICES MENTIONED IN THE NOTIFICATION. AFTER TH NOTIFICATION, ANY FUTURE CLAIM FOR THE SAME OR SIMILAR SERVICES WILL N BE PAID.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
PROCEDURES FOR DETERMINING WHETHER PROVIDERS, PRACTITIONERS, OR OTHER SUPPLIERS OF SERVICES ARE LIABLE FOR_CERTAIN UNCOVERED SERVICES, MEDICARE -- BERC-273F	HCFA-R-77

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	87,615	161,125	0	0	-73,510	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	7,301	13,247	0	0	-5,946	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 07/26/1993

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