This information collection is necessary to permit healthcare providers who provide healthcare services and supplies to beneficiaries under the Civilian Health and Medical Program for the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS)/TRICARE to submit claims for payment to CHAMPUS/TRICARE. This information collection is used by TRICARE/CHAMPUS and their contractors to determine beneficiary (patient) eligibility for TRICARE/CHAMPUS benefits, the extent to which other health insurance may be available to offset TRICARE/CHAMPUS liability, certification that the beneficiary received the care, and that the provider is authorized to receive TRICARE/CHAMPUS payments. The collection instrument, Health Insurance Claim Form (CMS-1450), also more commonly referred to as the UB-04 or 837I for electronic transactions, (hereafter referenced as ‘UB-04/CMS 1450’) will be used by TRICARE/CHAMPUS and its contractors to determine the amount of benefits to be paid to TRICARE/CHAMPUS participating healthcare providers.
US Code:
10 USC 55
Name of Law: Medical and Dental Care
The Department of Defense, Defense Health Agency previously cleared public burden for form UB-04 CMS 1450 under 0720-0013. The form has been designated as a common form by HHS (CMS) allowing DHA to clear public burden under 0938-0997.