Exhibits 1 thru
9 are approved for use thru 8/90. It should be noted that Exhibit
10 continues to be disapproved for use until 1991 when OMB will
reconsider a request to collect this data. The forms and manual
instructions in the next submission should reflec the deletion of
Exhibit 10 and should contain the burden disclosure statement as
required by 5 CFR 1320.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/1990
08/31/1990
12/31/1988
19,677
0
18,012
393,540
0
396,264
0
0
0
THE HCFA-339 MUST BE COMPLETED BY ALL
PROVIDERS TO ENSURE PROPER MEDICARE REIMBURSEMENT TO PROVIDERS AND
TO MINIMIZE SUBSEQUENT CONTACT BETWEEN THE PROVIDER AND ITS
INTERMEDIARY. IT IS USED TO GATHER INFORMATION NECESSARY TO SUPPORT
FINANCIAL AND STATISTICAL ENTRIES ON THE COST REPORT.
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.