This submission contains information
collection requirements in HCFA-0149-F, CMS-0003-P, CMS-0005-P, and
CMS-003/005-F. The collection standardizes the approximately 400
formats of electronic health care claims used in the United States.
The use of these standards significantly reduces the administrative
burden associated with paper documents, lowers operating costs, and
improves data quality for health care providers and health
plans.
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.