This ICR is approved consistent with revised supporting statement. CMS certifies that nothing in this ICR (i.e., neither the requested data elements nor the usage of that data) is changing or has changed since the previous renewal that was approved in 2005. CMS is reminded, per the PRA--that even when new uses or data elements are explicitly authorized by legislation, CMS shall submit an ICR Revision request specifying these new uses and/or data elements prior to implementation.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/2012
36 Months From Approved
07/31/2009
22,097,070
0
14,091,370
10,826
0
8,351
0
0
0
CMS requires hospital inpatient, hospital outpatient and physician diagnostic data from Medicare Advantage organizations to continue making payment under the risk adjustment methodology as required by the Social Security Act of 1967 as amended by the Balanced Budget Act of 1997; the Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP Benefits Improvement and Protection Act of 2000; and the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit, Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003.
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.
PII Attachment 1.doc
Collection of Diagnostic Data from Medicare Advantage Organizations for Risk Adjusted Payments Supporting Reg 42 CFR Part 422 & 423 Subparts F and G