Notice2021-16865
Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
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Published
August 6, 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 (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 a second opportunity for public comment on the notice. Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding the burden estimate 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 149 (Friday, August 6, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 43256-43257]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-16865]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
[Document Identifier: CMS-10775]
Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB
Review; 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 (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 a second opportunity
for public comment on the notice. Interested persons are invited to
send comments regarding the burden estimate 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 on the collection(s) of information must be received by
the OMB desk officer by September 7, 2021.
ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of
this notice to <a href="http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain">www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain</a>. Find this particular
information collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--
Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search function.
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: <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>.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: William Parham at (410) 786-4669.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
(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 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)) requires
federal agencies to publish a 30-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 that
summarizes the following proposed collection(s) of information for
public comment:
1. Type of Information Collection Request: New collection (Request
for a new OMB control number); 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: August 3, 2021.
William N. Parham, III,
Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office of Strategic Operations and
Regulatory Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2021-16865 Filed 8-5-21; 8:45 am]
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