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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 https://
www.regulations.gov. 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: ll, 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 https://www.cms.gov/
Regulations-and-Guidance/Legislation/
PaperworkReductionActof1995/PRAListing.html.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
William N. Parham at (410) 786–4669.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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ADDRESSES:
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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–10141 Medicare Prescription
Drug Benefit Program
CMS–R–43 Conditions of Coverage for
Portable X-ray Suppliers and
Supporting Regulations
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
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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: Medicare
Prescription Drug Benefit Program; Use:
Plan sponsor and State information is
used by CMS to approve contract
applications, monitor compliance with
contract requirements, make proper
payment to plans, and ensure that
correct information is disclosed to
potential and current enrollees. Form
Number: CMS–10141 (OMB control
number: 0938–0964); Frequency: Once;
Affected Public: Private sector (Business
or other for-profit and Not-for-profit
institutions); Number of Respondents:
11,771,497; Total Annual Responses:
675,231,213; Total Annual Hours:
9,312,314. (For policy questions
regarding this collection contact
Maureen Connors at 410–786–4132.)
2. Type of Information Collection
Request: Revision of a previously
approved collection; Title of
Information Collection: Conditions of
Coverage for Portable X-ray Suppliers
and Supporting Regulations; Use: The
requirements contained in this
information collection request are
classified as conditions of participation
or conditions for coverage. Portable Xrays are basic radiology studies
(predominately chest and extremity Xrays) performed on patients in skilled
nursing facilities, residents of long-term
care facilities and homebound patients.
The CoPs are based on criteria described
in the law, and are designed to ensure
that each portable X-ray supplier has
properly trained staff and provides the
appropriate type and level of care for
patients. The information collection
requirements described below are
necessary to certify portable X-ray
suppliers wishing to participate in the
Medicare program. There are currently
506 portable X-ray suppliers
participating in the Medicare program.
On September 30, 2019 (84 FR 51732),
CMS updated the personnel
requirements for portable X-ray
technicians at 42 CFR 486.104(a), to
focus on the qualifications of the
individual performing services
removing school accreditation
requirements and simplifying the
structure of the requirements.
Additionally, CMS also revised the
requirements for referral of service at 42
CFR 486.106(a) for portable X-ray
requirements for orders. This change
removed the requirement that physician
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or non-physician practitioner’s orders
for portable X-ray services must be
written and signed and replacing the
specific requirements related to the
content of each portable X-ray order
with a cross-reference to the
requirements at 42 CFR 410.32, which
also apply to portable X-ray services.
Form Number: CMS–R–43 (OMB
Control number: 0938–0338);
Frequency: Yearly; Affected Public:
Business or other for-profit and Not-forprofit institutions; Number of
Respondents: 506; Total Annual
Responses: 1,012; Total Annual Hours:
324. (For policy questions regarding this
collection contact James Cowher at 410–
786–1948.)
Dated: July 16, 2021.
William N. Parham, III,
Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office
of Strategic Operations and Regulatory
Affairs.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services
[Document Identifier: CMS–10774, CMS–
10008 and CMS–10450]
Agency Information Collection
Activities: Submission for OMB
Review; Comment Request
Centers for Medicare &
Medicaid Services, Health and Human
Services (HHS).
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
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
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other forms of information technology to
minimize the information collection
burden.
Comments on the collection(s) of
information must be received by the
OMB desk officer by August 20, 2021.
ADDRESSES: Written comments and
recommendations for the proposed
information collection should be sent
within 30 days of publication of this
notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/
PRAMain. 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
website address at: https://
www.cms.gov/Regulations-andGuidance/Legislation/
PaperworkReductionActof1995/PRAListing.html.
DATES:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
William Parham at (410) 786–4669.
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: The
International Classification of Diseases,
10th Revision, Procedure Coding
System (ICD–10–PCS); Use: The HIPAA
Act of 1996 required CMS to adopt
standards for coding systems that are
used for reporting health care
transactions. The Transactions and Code
Sets final rule (65 FR 50312) published
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in the Federal Register on August 17,
2000 adopted the International
Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision,
Clinical Modification (ICD–9–CM)
Volumes 1 and 2 for diagnosis codes
and ICD–9–CM Volume 3 for inpatient
hospital services procedures as standard
code sets for use by covered entities
(health plans, health care
clearinghouses, and those health care
providers who transmit any health
information in electronic form in
connection with a transaction for which
the Secretary has adopted a standard).
The ICD–10–PCS code set has been
maintained, enhanced and expanded as
a direct result of recommendations for
updates (e.g., adding new codes,
deleting codes, and editing descriptive
material related to existing codes)
received from interested stakeholders
from both the public and private sectors.
Thus, information collected in the
application is significant to code set
maintenance. The ICD–10–PCS code set
maintenance is an ongoing process, as
changes are implemented and updated;
therefore, the process requires continual
collection of information from
applicants on a bi-annual basis. As new
technology evolves and new complex
medical procedures are developed,
requests are submitted to CMS
requesting modifications to the ICD–10–
PCS code set. Requests have been
received prior to HIPAA
implementation and must continue to
be collected to facilitate quality
decision-making.
The Committee provides two
meetings each year as a public forum to
discuss proposed changes to ICD–10.
Suggestions to CMS for ICD–10–PCS
procedure code modifications come
from both the public and private sectors.
ICD–10–PCS modification requests can
be proposals for new or revised
procedure codes or requests for
technical coding updates including but
not limited to, enhancements to existing
procedure code concepts, such as
adding a new body part value or a new
approach value. Requestors are asked to
include a description of the procedure
code or change being requested, and
rationale for why the procedure code or
change is needed. Supporting references
and literature may also be submitted.
Interested parties submit these ICD–10–
PCS modification requests three months
prior to a scheduled Spring or Fall C&M
meeting via email to the following email
address: ICDProcedureCodeRequest@
cms.hhs.gov. Form Number: CMS–
10744 (OMB control number: 0938–
New); Frequency: Yearly; Affected
Public: Business or other for-profits and
Not-for-profit institutions and Private
Sector; Number of Respondents: 80;
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Total Annual Responses: 80; Total
Annual Hours: 800 (For policy
questions regarding this collection
contact Marilu Hue at 410–786–4510.)
2. Type of Information Collection
Request: Revision of a currently
approved collection; Title of
Information Collection: Transitional
Pass through payments related to Drugs,
Biologicals, and Radiopharmaceuticals
to determine eligibility under the
Outpatient Prospective Payment
System; Use: Section 201(b) of the
BBRA 1999 amended section 1833(t) of
the Act by adding new section
1833(t)(6). This provision requires the
Secretary to make additional payments
to hospitals for a period of 2 to 3 years
for certain drugs, radiopharmaceuticals,
biological agents, medical devices and
brachytherapy devices. Section
1833(t)(6)(A)(iv) establishes the criteria
for determining the application of this
provision to new items. Section
1833(t)(6)(C)(i) provides that the
additional payment for drugs and
biologicals be the amount by which the
amount determined under section
1842(o) of the Act exceeds the portion
of the otherwise applicable hospital
outpatient department fee schedule
amount that the Secretary determines to
be associated with the drug or
biological.
Interested parties such as hospitals,
pharmaceutical companies, and
physicians will apply for transitional
pass-through payment for drugs,
biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals
used with services covered under the
hospital OPPS. After we receive all
requested information, we will evaluate
the information to determine if the
criteria for making a transitional passthrough payment are met and if an
interim healthcare common procedure
coding system (HCPCS) code for a new
drug, biological, or radiopharmaceutical
is necessary. We will advise the
applicant of our decision, and update
the hospital OPPS during its next
scheduled quarterly update to reflect
any newly approved drug, biological, or
radiopharmaceutical. We list below the
information that we will require from all
applicants. Form Number: CMS–10008
(OMB control number: 0938–0802);
Frequency: Yearly; Affected Public:
Private Sector; Number of Respondents:
30; Total Annual Responses: 30; Total
Annual Hours: 480 (For policy
questions regarding this collection
contact Raymond A. Bulls at 410–786–
7267.)
3. Type of Information Collection
Request: Extension of a currently
approved Information Collection; Title
of Information Collection: Consumer
Assessment of Healthcare Providers and
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Systems (CAHPS) Survey for Meritbased Incentive Payment Systems
(MIPS); Use: CMS is submitting updates
to one information collection request
associated with the CAHPS for MIPS
survey. The CAHPS for MIPS survey is
used in the Quality Payment Program
(QPP) to collect data on fee-for-service
Medicare beneficiaries’ experiences of
care with eligible clinicians
participating in MIPS and is designed to
gather only the necessary data that CMS
needs for assessing physician quality
performance, and related public
reporting on physician performance,
and should complement other data
collection efforts. The survey consists of
the core Agency for Healthcare Research
and Quality (AHRQ) CAHPS Clinician &
Group Survey, version 3.0, plus
additional survey questions to meet
CMS’s information and program needs.
The survey information is used for
quality reporting, the Care Compare
website, and annual statistical
experience reports describing MIPS data
for all MIPS eligible clinicians.
This 2021 information collection
request addresses changes to the CAHPS
for MIPS Survey associated with the CY
2021 Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) final
rule. In order to address the increased
use of telehealth care due to the Public
Health Emergency (PHE) for COVID–19,
an additional question is added to the
CAHPS for MIPS survey to integrate one
telehealth item to assess the patientreported usage of telehealth services. In
addition, the cover page of the CAHPS
for MIPS Survey is revised to include a
reference to care in telehealth settings.
The CAHPS for MIPS survey results in
burden to three different types of
entities: Groups and virtual groups,
vendors, and beneficiaries associated
with administering the survey. Virtual
groups are subject to the same
requirements as groups; therefore, we
will refer only to groups as an inclusive
term for both unless otherwise noted.
The estimated time to administer the
2021 CAHPS for MIPS survey has
increased from 12.9 minutes to 13.1
minutes; however, there was an overall
decrease in burden as the number of
respondents decreased. Form Number:
CMS–10450 (OMB control number:
0938–1222); Frequency: Yearly;
Affected Public: Business or other forprofits and Not-for-profit institutions
and Individuals and Households;
Number of Respondents: 30,249; Total
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Annual Responses: 30,249; Total
Annual Hours: 6,902 (For policy
questions regarding this collection
contact Alesia Hovatter at 410–786–
6861.)
Dated: July 16, 2021.
William N. Parham, III,
Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office
of Strategic Operations and Regulatory
Affairs.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Administration for Children and
Families
Proposed Information Collection
Activity; National Survey of Early Care
and Education COVID–19 Follow-Up
(OMB #0970–0391)
Office of Planning, Research,
and Evaluation, Administration for
Children and Families, HHS.
ACTION: Request for public comment.
AGENCY:
The Administration for
Children and Families (ACF), U.S.
Department of Health and Human
Services (HHS), plans to request from
the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) an extension to complete data
collection for a two-wave COVID–19
Follow-up data collection currently
underway as part of the National Survey
of Early Care and Education (NSECE).
The objective of the NSECE COVID–19
Follow-up is to document the nation’s
current supply of early care and
education services (that is, home-based
providers, center-based providers, and
the center-based provider workforce).
There are no changes proposed.
DATES: Comments due within 60 days of
publication. In compliance with the
requirements of the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995, ACF is soliciting
public comment on the specific aspects
of the information collection described
above.
ADDRESSES: Copies of the proposed
collection of information can be
obtained and comments may be
forwarded by emailing
OPREinfocollection@acf.hhs.gov.
Alternatively, copies can also be
obtained by writing to the
Administration for Children and
Families, Office of Planning, Research,
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and Evaluation, 330 C Street SW,
Washington, DC 20201, Attn: OPRE
Reports Clearance Officer. All requests,
emailed or written, should be identified
by the title of the information collection.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Description: In the context of the
COVID–19 pandemic, the NSECE
COVID–19 Follow-up will deepen our
understanding of the state of ECE
supply and the ECE workforce following
the initial period of crisis, including
changes in supply or departures from
and re-entries to the workforce. The
NSECE COVID–19 Follow-up will
collect information from center-based
ECE providers to children birth through
age 5 years, not yet in kindergarten,
home-based ECE providers that serve
children under age 13, as well as the
ECE workforce providing these services.
The collection consists of three
coordinated nationally representative
surveys:
1. A two-wave survey of individuals
who provided paid care for children
under the age of 13 in a residential
setting as of 2019 and participated in
the 2019 NSECE (Home-based Provider
Interview),
2. a two-wave survey of providers of
care to children ages 0 through 5 years
of age (not yet in kindergarten) in a nonresidential setting (Center-based
Provider Interview) as of 2019 and that
participated in the 2019 NSECE, and
3. a two-wave survey conducted with
individuals employed in center-based
child care programs working directly
with children in classrooms (Centerbased Classroom Staff [Workforce]
Interview) as of 2019 and who
participated in the 2019 NSECE.
Respondents: Home-based providers
as of 2019 serving children under 13
years (listed and unlisted paid)—
regardless of their status serving
children in 2020–2022, center-based
child care providers as of 2019 serving
children ages 0 through 5 years of age
(not yet in kindergarten)—regardless of
their status serving children in 2020–
2022, and classroom-assigned
instructional staff members working
with children ages 0 through 5 years of
age (not yet in kindergarten) in centerbased child care providers as of 2019,
regardless of their employment status in
2020–2022.
Annual Burden Estimates: This
request is for an extension through
spring 2022.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
[Document Identifier: CMS-10774, CMS-10008 and CMS-10450]
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
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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 August 20, 2021.
ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of
this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. 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 website address at: https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Legislation/PaperworkReductionActof1995/PRA-Listing.html.
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: The
International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Procedure
Coding System (ICD-10-PCS); Use: The HIPAA Act of 1996 required CMS to
adopt standards for coding systems that are used for reporting health
care transactions. The Transactions and Code Sets final rule (65 FR
50312) published in the Federal Register on August 17, 2000 adopted the
International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision, Clinical
Modification (ICD-9-CM) Volumes 1 and 2 for diagnosis codes and ICD-9-
CM Volume 3 for inpatient hospital services procedures as standard code
sets for use by covered entities (health plans, health care
clearinghouses, and those health care providers who transmit any health
information in electronic form in connection with a transaction for
which the Secretary has adopted a standard).
The ICD-10-PCS code set has been maintained, enhanced and expanded
as a direct result of recommendations for updates (e.g., adding new
codes, deleting codes, and editing descriptive material related to
existing codes) received from interested stakeholders from both the
public and private sectors. Thus, information collected in the
application is significant to code set maintenance. The ICD-10-PCS code
set maintenance is an ongoing process, as changes are implemented and
updated; therefore, the process requires continual collection of
information from applicants on a bi-annual basis. As new technology
evolves and new complex medical procedures are developed, requests are
submitted to CMS requesting modifications to the ICD-10-PCS code set.
Requests have been received prior to HIPAA implementation and must
continue to be collected to facilitate quality decision-making.
The Committee provides two meetings each year as a public forum to
discuss proposed changes to ICD-10. Suggestions to CMS for ICD-10-PCS
procedure code modifications come from both the public and private
sectors. ICD-10-PCS modification requests can be proposals for new or
revised procedure codes or requests for technical coding updates
including but not limited to, enhancements to existing procedure code
concepts, such as adding a new body part value or a new approach value.
Requestors are asked to include a description of the procedure code or
change being requested, and rationale for why the procedure code or
change is needed. Supporting references and literature may also be
submitted. Interested parties submit these ICD-10-PCS modification
requests three months prior to a scheduled Spring or Fall C&M meeting
via email to the following email address:
[email protected]. Form Number: CMS-10744 (OMB
control number: 0938-New); Frequency: Yearly; Affected Public: Business
or other for-profits and Not-for-profit institutions and Private
Sector; Number of Respondents: 80; Total Annual Responses: 80; Total
Annual Hours: 800 (For policy questions regarding this collection
contact Marilu Hue at 410-786-4510.)
2. Type of Information Collection Request: Revision of a currently
approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Transitional Pass
through payments related to Drugs, Biologicals, and
Radiopharmaceuticals to determine eligibility under the Outpatient
Prospective Payment System; Use: Section 201(b) of the BBRA 1999
amended section 1833(t) of the Act by adding new section 1833(t)(6).
This provision requires the Secretary to make additional payments to
hospitals for a period of 2 to 3 years for certain drugs,
radiopharmaceuticals, biological agents, medical devices and
brachytherapy devices. Section 1833(t)(6)(A)(iv) establishes the
criteria for determining the application of this provision to new
items. Section 1833(t)(6)(C)(i) provides that the additional payment
for drugs and biologicals be the amount by which the amount determined
under section 1842(o) of the Act exceeds the portion of the otherwise
applicable hospital outpatient department fee schedule amount that the
Secretary determines to be associated with the drug or biological.
Interested parties such as hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, and
physicians will apply for transitional pass-through payment for drugs,
biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals used with services covered under
the hospital OPPS. After we receive all requested information, we will
evaluate the information to determine if the criteria for making a
transitional pass- through payment are met and if an interim healthcare
common procedure coding system (HCPCS) code for a new drug, biological,
or radiopharmaceutical is necessary. We will advise the applicant of
our decision, and update the hospital OPPS during its next scheduled
quarterly update to reflect any newly approved drug, biological, or
radiopharmaceutical. We list below the information that we will require
from all applicants. Form Number: CMS-10008 (OMB control number: 0938-
0802); Frequency: Yearly; Affected Public: Private Sector; Number of
Respondents: 30; Total Annual Responses: 30; Total Annual Hours: 480
(For policy questions regarding this collection contact Raymond A.
Bulls at 410-786-7267.)
3. Type of Information Collection Request: Extension of a currently
approved Information Collection; Title of Information Collection:
Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and
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Systems (CAHPS) Survey for Merit-based Incentive Payment Systems
(MIPS); Use: CMS is submitting updates to one information collection
request associated with the CAHPS for MIPS survey. The CAHPS for MIPS
survey is used in the Quality Payment Program (QPP) to collect data on
fee-for-service Medicare beneficiaries' experiences of care with
eligible clinicians participating in MIPS and is designed to gather
only the necessary data that CMS needs for assessing physician quality
performance, and related public reporting on physician performance, and
should complement other data collection efforts. The survey consists of
the core Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) CAHPS
Clinician & Group Survey, version 3.0, plus additional survey questions
to meet CMS's information and program needs. The survey information is
used for quality reporting, the Care Compare website, and annual
statistical experience reports describing MIPS data for all MIPS
eligible clinicians.
This 2021 information collection request addresses changes to the
CAHPS for MIPS Survey associated with the CY 2021 Physician Fee
Schedule (PFS) final rule. In order to address the increased use of
telehealth care due to the Public Health Emergency (PHE) for COVID-19,
an additional question is added to the CAHPS for MIPS survey to
integrate one telehealth item to assess the patient-reported usage of
telehealth services. In addition, the cover page of the CAHPS for MIPS
Survey is revised to include a reference to care in telehealth
settings. The CAHPS for MIPS survey results in burden to three
different types of entities: Groups and virtual groups, vendors, and
beneficiaries associated with administering the survey. Virtual groups
are subject to the same requirements as groups; therefore, we will
refer only to groups as an inclusive term for both unless otherwise
noted. The estimated time to administer the 2021 CAHPS for MIPS survey
has increased from 12.9 minutes to 13.1 minutes; however, there was an
overall decrease in burden as the number of respondents decreased. Form
Number: CMS-10450 (OMB control number: 0938-1222); Frequency: Yearly;
Affected Public: Business or other for-profits and Not-for-profit
institutions and Individuals and Households; Number of Respondents:
30,249; Total Annual Responses: 30,249; Total Annual Hours: 6,902 (For
policy questions regarding this collection contact Alesia Hovatter at
410-786-6861.)
Dated: July 16, 2021.
William N. Parham, III,
Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office of Strategic Operations and
Regulatory Affairs.
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