Extended for a
brief period so that CMS may prepare a submission consistent with
the next Outpatient PPS rule and interim final rule establishing
criteria for new technology pass through items. The next submission
must include all current web site materials, as requested in OMB's
clearance remarks dated 2/28/2001.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/2002
02/28/2002
08/31/2001
500
0
500
1,500
0
1,500
0
0
0
Information is necessary to determine
items eligible for payment as new technology services within the
ambulatory payment classification (APC) system as well as items
eligible for the traditional pass-through provisions as required by
section 1833(t)(6) of the Social Security Act.
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.