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ASSIGNMENT MAY BILL A PATIENT FOR SERVICE DENIED AS NOT REASONABLE
AND NECESSARY IF HE OR SHE INFORMED THE PATIENT, PRIOR TO
FURNISHING THE SERVICE, THAT MEDICARE WAS LIKELY TO DENY PAYMENT
FOR THE SERVICES AND THE PATIENT, AFTER BEING SO INFORMED AGREED TO
PAY FOR IT.
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.