Notice2024-17969
Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
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Published
August 13, 2024
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 89, Number 156 (Tuesday, August 13, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 65915-65916]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-17969]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
[Document Identifier: CMS-10884]
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 12, 2024.
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
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``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, please access
the CMS PRA website by copying and pasting the following web address
into your web browser: <a href="https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Legislation/PaperworkReductionActof1995/PRA-Listing">https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Legislation/PaperworkReductionActof1995/PRA-Listing</a>.
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: Prior
Authorization Demonstration for Certain Ambulatory Surgical Center
(ASC) Services; Use: Section 402(a)(1)(J) of the Social Security
Amendments of 1967 (42 U.S.C. 1395b-1(a)(1)(J)) authorizes the
Secretary to ``develop or demonstrate improved methods for the
investigation and prosecution of fraud in the provision of care or
services under the health programs established by the Social Security
Act (the Act).'' Pursuant to this authority, CMS seeks to develop and
implement a Medicare demonstration project, which CMS believes will
assist in developing improved procedures for the identification,
investigation, and prosecution of Medicare fraud occurring in
ambulatory surgical centers providing services to Medicare
beneficiaries. The information required for the prior authorization
request includes all documentation necessary to show that the service
meets applicable Medicare coverage, coding, and payment rules. Prior to
rendering the services, ASC providers should submit this information to
the Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs). Trained clinical
reviewers at the MACs will review the information required for this
collection to determine if the requested services are medically
necessary and meet Medicare requirements. If an ASC provider does not
submit a prior authorization request before rendering the service and
submitting a claim to Medicare for payment, the MAC will request the
required information from the ASC provider to determine if the service
meets applicable Medicare coverage, coding, and payment rules before
the claim is paid. Form Number: CMS-10884 (OMB Control Number: 0938-
NEW); Frequency: Occasionally; Affected Public: Business or other for-
profits; Number of Respondents: 4,038; Number of Responses: 95,579;
Total Annual Hours: 59,904. (For policy questions regarding this
collection contact Kelly Wojciechowski at
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#016a646d6d782f766e6b62686462696e76726a6841626c722f6969722f666e77"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="8ce7e9e0e0f5a2fbe3e6efe5e9efe4e3fbffe7e5ccefe1ffa2e4e4ffa2ebe3fa">[email protected]</span></a> or Justin Carlisle at
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#bef4cbcdcad7d090fddfccd2d7cdd2dbfeddd3cd90d6d6cd90d9d1c8"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a6ecd3d5d2cfc888e5c7d4cacfd5cac3e6c5cbd588ceced588c1c9d0">[email protected]</span></a>).
William N. Parham, III,
Director, Division of Information Collections and Regulatory Impacts,
Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2024-17969 Filed 8-12-24; 8:45 am]
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