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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

Summary of Bill HR 3237

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.

Congressional Summary of HR 3237

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.

Current Status of Bill HR 3237

Bill HR 3237 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 11, 2023. Bill HR 3237 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 11, 2023.  Bill HR 3237's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of December 17, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3237

Total Number of Sponsors
2
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
2
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3237

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

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

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3237

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.
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.

Comments

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Aspyn Kirk

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11 months ago

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.