[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 180 (Tuesday, September 17, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 48932-48933]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-19898]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

[Document Identifiers: CMS-460]


Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB 
Review; Comment Request

AGENCY: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid 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 October 17, 2019.

ADDRESSES: When commenting on the proposed information collections, 
please reference the document identifier or OMB control number. To be 
assured consideration, comments and recommendations must be received by 
the OMB desk officer via one of the following transmissions: OMB, 
Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: CMS Desk 
Officer, Fax Number: (202) 395-5806 OR, Email: 
[email protected].
    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 https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Legislation/PaperworkReductionActof1995/PRA-Listing.html.
    1. Email your request, including your address, phone number, OMB 
number, and CMS document identifier, to [email protected].
    2. Call the Reports Clearance Office at (410) 786-1326.

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,

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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: Reinstatement of a 
previously approved collection; Title of Information Collection: 
Medicare Participation Agreement for Physicians and Suppliers; Use: 
Section 1842(h) of the Social Security Act permits physicians and 
suppliers to voluntarily participate in Medicare Part B by agreeing to 
take assignment on all claims for services to Medicare beneficiaries. 
The law also requires that the Secretary provide specific benefits to 
the physicians, suppliers and other persons who choose to participate. 
The CMS-460 is the agreement by which the physician or supplier elects 
to participate in Medicare. By signing the agreement to participate in 
Medicare, the physician, supplier, or their authorized official agrees 
to accept the Medicare-determined payment for Medicare covered services 
as payment in full and to charge the Medicare Part B beneficiary no 
more than the applicable deductible or coinsurance for the covered 
services. For purposes of this explanation, the term ``supplier'' means 
certain other persons or entities, other than physicians, that may bill 
Medicare for Part B services (e.g., suppliers of diagnostic tests, 
suppliers of radiology services, durable medical suppliers (DME) 
suppliers, nurse practitioners, clinical social workers, physician 
assistants). Institutions that render Part B services in their 
outpatient department are not considered ``suppliers'' for purposes of 
this agreement. Form Number: CMS-460(OMB control number: 0938-0373); 
Frequency: Yearly; Affected Public: Private Sector (business or other 
for-profits); Number of Respondents: 29,000; Total Annual Responses: 
29,000; Total Annual Hours: 7,250. (For policy questions regarding this 
collection contact Mark Baldwin at 410-786-8139.)

    Dated: September 10, 2019.
William N. Parham, III,
Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office of Strategic Operations and 
Regulatory Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2019-19898 Filed 9-16-19; 8:45 am]
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