APPROVED THROUGH
DECEMBER, 1987 UNDER THE CONDITION THAT THE FUTURE REQUEST FOR
CLEARANCE BE SUBMITTED FOR OMB REVIEW NO LATER THAN JUNE 30,
1987.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1987
12/31/1987
12/31/1986
10,377
0
10,377
5,033,560
0
14,959,611
0
0
0
THE HCFA-2552-85 IS THE FORM USED
HOSPITALS AND HOSPITAL HEALTH CARE COMPLEXES TO REPORT THEIR HEALTH
CA COSTS, AND BY THEIR SERVICING FISCAL INTERMEDIARIES TO DETERMINE
AMOUN REIMBURSABLE FOR THE SERVICES FURNISHED MEDICARE
BENEFICIARIES.
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.