[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 236 (Thursday, December 8, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Page 76737]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-31536]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

[Document Identifier CMS-10417]


Emergency Clearance: Public Information Collection Requirements 
Submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)

AGENCY: Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, HHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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    In compliance with the requirement of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the 
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid 
Services (CMS), Department of Health and Human Services, is publishing 
the following summary of proposed collections for public comment. 
Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding this burden 
estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, 
including any of the following subjects: (1) The necessity and utility 
of the proposed information collection for the proper performance of 
the agency's functions; (2) the accuracy of the estimated burden; (3) 
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to 
be collected; and (4) the use of automated collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology to minimize the information 
collection burden.
    We are, however, requesting an emergency review of the information 
collection referenced below. In compliance with the requirement of 
section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we have 
submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) the following 
requirements for emergency review. We are requesting an emergency 
review to ensure compliance with section 1862(a)(1)(A) of the Social 
Security Act. We cannot reasonably comply with the normal clearance 
procedures in that public harm is reasonably likely to result if normal 
clearance procedures are followed as stated in 5 CFR 1320.13(a)(2)(i).
    1. Type of Information Collection Request: New collection; Title of 
Information Collection: Medicare Fee-for-Service Prepayment Medical 
Review; Use: The information required under this collection is 
requested by Medicare contractors to determine proper payment or if 
there is a suspicion of fraud. Medicare contractors request the 
information from providers or suppliers submitting claims for payment 
from the Medicare program when data analysis indicates aberrant billing 
patterns or other information which may present a vulnerability to the 
Medicare program; Form Number: CMS-10417 (OMB 0938-New); Frequency: 
Occasionally; Affected Public: Private Sector (Business or other for-
profit and Not-for-profit institutions); Number of Respondents: 
2,700,000; Total Annual Responses: 2,700,000; Total Annual Hours: 
1,360,000. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact 
Debbie Skinner at (410) 786-7480. For all other issues call (410) 786-
1326.)
    CMS is requesting OMB review and approval of this collection by 
December 19, 2011, with a 180-day approval period. Written comments and 
recommendations will be considered from the public if received by 
December 15, 2011.
    To obtain copies of the supporting statement and any related forms 
for the proposed paperwork collections referenced above, access CMS' 
Web Site address at http://www.cms.gov/PaperworkReductionActof1995/PRAL/list.asp or Email your request, including your address, phone 
number, OMB number, and CMS document identifier, to 
[email protected], or call the Reports Clearance Office on (410) 
786-1326.
    Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding the 
burden or any other aspect of these collections of information 
requirements. However, as noted above, comments on these information 
collection and recordkeeping requirements must be received via one of 
the following methods by December 15, 2011.
    1. Electronically. You may submit your comments electronically to 
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for ``Comment or 
Submission'' or ``More Search Options'' to find the information 
collection document(s) 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 
CMS-10417, Room C4-26-05, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, Maryland 
21244-1850.
    3. By Email to OMB.

OMB, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: CMS Desk 
Officer, Email: [email protected].

    Dated: December 2, 2011.
Martique Jones,
Director, Regulations Development Group, Division B, Office of 
Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2011-31536 Filed 12-5-11; 4:15 pm]
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