This information collection request is approved as revised by CMS in its 04/09/03 email memo. OMB notes that the expiration date has been changed to 12/2005 to allow for completion of the effort to revise the form. CMS must submit a revised package for OMB review prior to implementing any changes. OMB also notes that the total burden for the collection is being adjusted to account for CMS' most recent burden estimate. As indicated by previous terms of clearance for this package, the UB 92 must be HIPAA compliant.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2005
12/31/2005
04/30/2003
158,603,290
0
158,603,290
1,666,208
0
1,960,991
0
0
0
This standardized form is used in the Medicare/Medicaid program to apply for reimbursement of covered services by all providers that accept Medicare/Medicaid assigned claims.
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.