Approved for use
as "model forms" through 12/2001 with the understanding that the
next submission for OMB review will include a final draft of the
contractor and manual instructions that accompany these forms. OMB
will evaluate these forms along with public comments on the draft
supporting instructions before granting approval for mandated use.
Many of the public comments on this PRA submission must be
addressed by clarifications in these instructions. Second, CMS must
incorporate burden disclo- sure statements in the
forms'instructions. Finally, the next submission for OMB review
must include an estimate of capital costs, particularly for
participating physicians and suppliers.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/2002
02/28/2002
08/31/2002
18,823,150
0
925,904
1,568,596
0
115,738
0
0
0
Physicians, practitioners, suppliers,
and providers furnishing Part A or Part B items or services may
bill a patient for items or services denied by Medicare as not
reasonable and necessary, under Medicare program standards (Sec.
1862(a)(1) of title XVIII of the Social Security Act (the Act), or
under one of several other statutory bases (Sec. 1862(a)(9),
1814(a)(2)(C), 1835(a)(2)(A), 1861(dd)(3)(A), 1834(j)(1),
1834(a)(15), and 1834(a)(17)(B) of the Act), if they informed the
patient, prior to furnishing the items or services, that Medicare
was likely to deny payment for the items or services and the
patient, after....
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.