Diagnosis Related Groups (DRG) Reimbursement (Two Parts)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
0720-0017_SSA_9.30.2025.docx Supporting Statement A	2025-09-30

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
5589	Diagnosis Related Groups (DRG) Reimbursement (Two Parts) Other-TRIWEST CAPDME Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0720-0017	ICR Reference No: 202506-0720-004
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202203-0720-001
Agency/Subagency: DOD/DODOASHA	Agency Tracking No: 0720-0017
Title: Diagnosis Related Groups (DRG) Reimbursement (Two Parts)
Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 11/20/2025

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved
Responses	5,600	0
Time Burden (Hours)	5,600	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	283,304	0

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Abstract: Hospitals subject to the TRICARE DRG-based payment system who wish to be reimbursed for Allowed Capital and Direct Medical Education costs (as outlined in the TRICARE Reimbursement Manual) must submit a request for reimbursement to the appropriate TRICARE/CHAMPUS authorized contractors of Managed Care Support Contracts.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 98 - 94 1079(j)(2)(A) Name of Law: The Department of Defense Authorization Act,
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	90 FR 34252	07/21/2025
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	90 FR 45754	09/23/2025
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Diagnosis Related Groups (DRG) Reimbursement (Two Parts)

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	5,600	0	0	5,600	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	5,600	0	0	5,600	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	283,304	0	0	283,304	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: Respondent labor cost has increased slightly because of an increase an estimated hourly wage, which is due solely to wage inflation. There has been no real change in the underlying public burden (response time, responses).

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $6,765

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 11/20/2025

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