CMS is requesting PRA approval to
collect medical records for 2 demonstrations in order to ensure
proper payment of claims. The information required under this
collection is requested by Medicare contractors to determine proper
payment or if there is a suspicion of fraud. Medicare contractors
may request the information from providers or suppliers submitting
claims for payment from the Medicare program when data analysis
indicates aberrant billing patterns or other information which may
present a vulnerability to the Medicare program. For items with a
history of aberrant billing patterns this information is requested
in advance to determine appropriate payment or if there is a
suspicion of fraud.
US Code:
42
USC 1395ddd Name of Law: Medicare Integrity Program
US Code: 42
USC 1395y Name of Law: EXCLUSIONS FROM COVERAGE AND MEDICARE AS
SECONDARY PAYER
US Code: 42
USC 1395g Name of Law: Payment to providers of services
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.