THIS REQUEST IS FOR COPIES OF MEDICAL
RECORDS OF MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES TO DETERMINE IF TH DIAGNOSTIC AND
PROCEDURAL INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY THE HOSPITAL TO FISCAL
INTERMEDIARIES FOR PAYMENT BY THE MEDICARE PROGRAM IS SUPPORTED BY
DOCUMENTATION IN THE MEDICAL RECORDS. NECESSITY OF ADMISSION AND
QUALITY OF CARE WILL ALSO BE REVIEWED.
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.