The NCPDP Standardized Pharmacy
Billing Data Requirements are the electronic billing format used by
pharmacies throughout the country to request payment for
prescription drugs through data clearinghouses. They identify the
provider, claimant, prescribing physician, drug by NDC (National
Drug Code) number, prescription volume and charge. Similar data
elements are required to process paper-based pharmacy
bills.
There has been a decrease in
the number of bill submission. As a result there is a decrease in
burden hours from 24,421 to 24,203 which is an adjustment decrease
of 218 burden hours.
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.