Notice2021-11490
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request
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Published
June 1, 2021
Issuing agencies
Health and Human Services DepartmentCenters for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Abstract
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is announcing an opportunity for the public to comment on CMS' intention to collect information from the public. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (the PRA), federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information (including each proposed extension or reinstatement of an existing collection of information) and to allow 60 days for public comment on the proposed action. Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding our burden estimates or any other aspect of this collection of information, including the necessity and utility of the proposed information collection for the proper performance of the agency's functions, the accuracy of the estimated burden, ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected, and the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology to minimize the information collection burden.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 103 (Tuesday, June 1, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 29265-29266]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-11490]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
[Document Identifier: CMS-179 and CMS-10775]
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection;
Comment Request
AGENCY: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health and Human
Services (HHS).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is
announcing an opportunity for the public to comment on CMS' intention
to collect information from the public. Under the Paperwork Reduction
Act of 1995 (the PRA), federal agencies are required to publish notice
in the Federal Register
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concerning each proposed collection of information (including each
proposed extension or reinstatement of an existing collection of
information) and to allow 60 days for public comment on the proposed
action. Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding our
burden estimates or any other aspect of this collection of information,
including the necessity and utility of the proposed information
collection for the proper performance of the agency's functions, the
accuracy of the estimated burden, ways to enhance the quality, utility,
and clarity of the information to be collected, and the use of
automated collection techniques or other forms of information
technology to minimize the information collection burden.
DATES: Comments must be received by August 2, 2021.
ADDRESSES: When commenting, please reference the document identifier or
OMB control number. To be assured consideration, comments and
recommendations must be submitted in any one of the following ways:
1. Electronically. You may send your comments electronically to
<a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a>. Follow the instructions for ``Comment or
Submission'' or ``More Search Options'' to find the information
collection document(s) that are accepting comments.
2. By regular mail. You may mail written comments to the following
address: CMS, Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs,
Division of Regulations Development, Attention: Document Identifier/OMB
Control Number: __, Room C4-26-05, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore,
Maryland 21244-1850.
To obtain copies of a supporting statement and any related forms
for the proposed collection(s) summarized in this notice, you may make
your request using one of following:
1. Access CMS' website address at website address at <a href="https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Legislation/PaperworkReductionActof1995/PRA-Listing.html">https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Legislation/PaperworkReductionActof1995/PRA-Listing.html</a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: William N. Parham at (410) 786-4669.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Contents
This notice sets out a summary of the use and burden associated
with the following information collections. More detailed information
can be found in each collection's supporting statement and associated
materials (see ADDRESSES).
CMS-179--Medicaid State Plan Base Plan Pages
CMS-10775--Medicare Severity Diagnosis Related Groups Reclassification
Request (MS-DRGs)
Under the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520), federal agencies must obtain
approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for each
collection of information they conduct or sponsor. The term
``collection of information'' is defined in 44 U.S.C. 3502(3) and 5 CFR
1320.3(c) and includes agency requests or requirements that members of
the public submit reports, keep records, or provide information to a
third party. Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA requires federal agencies
to publish a 60-day notice in the Federal Register concerning each
proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension
or reinstatement of an existing collection of information, before
submitting the collection to OMB for approval. To comply with this
requirement, CMS is publishing this notice.
Information Collection
1. Type of Information Collection Request: Revision of a currently
approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Medicaid State
Plan Base Plan Pages; Use: State Medicaid agencies complete the plan
pages while we review the information to determine if the state has met
all of the requirements of the provisions the states choose to
implement. If the requirements are met, we will approve the amendments
to the state's Medicaid plan giving the state the authority to
implement the flexibilities. For a state to receive Medicaid Title XIX
funding, there must be an approved Title XIX state plan. Form Number:
CMS-179 (OMB control number 0938-0193); Frequency: Occasionally;
Affected Public: State, Local, and Tribal Governments; Number of
Respondents: 56; Total Annual Responses: 1,120; Total Annual Hours:
22,400. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact Gary
Knight at 304-347-5723.)
2. Type of Information Collection Request: New Collection; Title of
Information Collection: Medicare Severity Diagnosis Related Groups
Reclassification Request (MS-DRGs); Use: Section 1886(d)(4) of the Act
establishes a classification system, referred to as DRGs, for inpatient
discharges and adjusts payments under the IPPS based on appropriate
weighting factors assigned to each MS-DRG. Section 1886(d)(4)(C)(i) of
the Act specifies adjustments to the classification and weighting
factors shall occur ``at least annually to reflect changes in treatment
patterns, technology, and other factors which may change the relative
use of hospital resources.''
The requests are evaluated in the Division of Coding and DRGs
(DCDRG) by the DRG and Coding Team and the clinical advisors (medical
officers) in both the Technology, Coding and Pricing Group (TCPG) and
the Hospital and Ambulatory Policy Group (HAPG), along with the CMS
contractor(s). This team participates via conference calls in the
review of MedPAR claims data to analyze and perform clinical review of
the requested changes. Based on the examination of claims data and
clinical judgment, the team provides recommendations to CMS and HHS
leadership for proposed changes. Per the statue, proposed MS-DRG
changes and payment adjustments must go through notice and comment
rulemaking giving the opportunity for the public to comment. Finalized
MS-DRG changes are effective with discharges on and after October 1,
consistent with the beginning of the fiscal year. CMS makes the updated
MS-DRG Grouper software and related materials that reflects the changes
available to the public for free via download at: <a href="https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Medicare-Fee-for-Service-Payment/AcuteInpatientPPS/MS-DRG-Classifications-and-Software">https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Medicare-Fee-for-Service-Payment/AcuteInpatientPPS/MS-DRG-Classifications-and-Software</a>.
When an application is submitted in MEARIS<SUP>TM</SUP>, the DRG
and Coding Team in DCDRG will have instant access to the application
request and accompanying materials to facilitate a more timely review
of the request, including the ability to efficiently inform other team
members involved in the process that information is available for their
review and input. Form Number: CMS-10775 (OMB control number 0938-New);
Frequency: Occasionally; Affected Public: Private Sector, Business or
other for-profits, Not-for-profits institutions; Number of Respondents:
50; Total Annual Responses: 50; Total Annual Hours: 48,000. (For policy
questions regarding this collection contact Marilu Hue at 410-786-
4510.)
Dated: May 26, 2021.
William N. Parham, III,
Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office of Strategic Operations and
Regulatory Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2021-11490 Filed 5-28-21; 8:45 am]
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