To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require each off-campus outpatient department of a provider to include a unique identifier on claims for items and services, and to require providers with a department of a provider to submit to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services an attestation with respect to each such department.

12/20/2024, 9:06 AM

This bill requires off-campus outpatient departments of health care providers to bill for services under Medicare using a unique identification number that is separate from that of the provider.

Bill 118 hr 3237, also known as the Off-Campus Outpatient Department Identifier Act, aims to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act. The main purpose of this bill is to require each off-campus outpatient department of a provider to include a unique identifier on claims for items and services. This unique identifier will help in tracking and monitoring the services provided by these departments.

Additionally, the bill also requires providers with a department of a provider to submit an attestation to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for each off-campus outpatient department. This attestation will serve as a confirmation that the department is in compliance with the regulations and guidelines set forth by the CMS.

Overall, the Off-Campus Outpatient Department Identifier Act seeks to improve transparency and accountability in the healthcare system by ensuring that each off-campus outpatient department is properly identified and adhering to the necessary regulations.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 3237

Introduced on
2023-05-11

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

5/11/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This bill requires off-campus outpatient departments of health care providers to bill for services under Medicare using a unique identification number that is separate from that of the provider.

Bill 118 hr 3237, also known as the Off-Campus Outpatient Department Identifier Act, aims to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act. The main purpose of this bill is to require each off-campus outpatient department of a provider to include a unique identifier on claims for items and services. This unique identifier will help in tracking and monitoring the services provided by these departments.

Additionally, the bill also requires providers with a department of a provider to submit an attestation to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for each off-campus outpatient department. This attestation will serve as a confirmation that the department is in compliance with the regulations and guidelines set forth by the CMS.

Overall, the Off-Campus Outpatient Department Identifier Act seeks to improve transparency and accountability in the healthcare system by ensuring that each off-campus outpatient department is properly identified and adhering to the necessary regulations.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require each off-campus outpatient department of a provider to include a unique identifier on claims for items and services, and to require providers with a department of a provider to submit to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services an attestation with respect to each such department.

Policy Areas
Health

Potential Impact
Administrative law and regulatory procedures•
Department of Health and Human Services•
Government information and archives•
Health care costs and insurance•
Home and outpatient care

Comments

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Aspyn Kirk
@purple_mangosteen_douchi_yam12974
This bill is a step in the right direction. It's important to have transparency and accountability in healthcare. It may help prevent fraud and ensure proper billing practices. It's sad that it took so long for something like this to be considered.

Recent Activity

Latest Summary1/12/2024

This bill requires off-campus outpatient departments of health care providers to bill for services under Medicare using a unique identification number that is separate from that of the provider.


Latest Action12/17/2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.