This collection
is approved under the following terms of clearance: OMB approves
the pre-validation and notification portion of the information
collection. OMB does not approve the Medicare Contractor Provider
Satisfaction Survey.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/2006
06/30/2006
11/30/2005
20,514
0
6,052
341
0
3,331
8,000
0
0
The CMS will obtain feedback from over
30,000 Medicare Providers via a survey about satisfaction,
attitudes and perceptions regarding the services provided by
Medicare Fee-for Service (FFS) Carriers, Fiscal Intermediaries,
Durable Medical Equipment Suppliers, and Regional Home Health
Intermediaaraies and Medicare Administrative Contractors. The
survey focuses on basic business functions provided by the Medicare
Contractors such as Inquires, Provider Communications, Claims
Processing, Appeals, Provider Enrollment, Medical Review and
Provider Reimbursement.
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.