Approved for use
through 9/94. Previous terms of clearance still appl Consistent
with Health Care Reform initiatives, HCFA should work with Federal
"user agencies" to develop and implement standardized forms,
instructions, and standardized electronic submissions.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/1994
09/30/1994
546,115,406
0
0
73,325,195
0
0
0
0
0
THIS FORM WILL BECOME A STANDARDIZED
FORM FOR USE IN MEDICARE AND MEDICAID PROGRAMS TO APPLY FOR
REIMBURSEMENT FOR COVERED SERVICES. IN ADDITION, IT WILL REDUCE
COSTS AND ADMINISTRATION BURDENS ASSOCIATED WITH CLAIMS SINCE ONLY
ONE CODING SYSTEM WOULD BE USED AND MAINTAINED. HCFA DOES NOT
REQUIRED EXCLUSIVE USE OF THIS FORM FOR MEDICAID.
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.