; and (iii) such other information as requested by the selected independent entity. (C) Considerations (i) In general For purposes of subparagraph (A), the considerations specified in this subparagraph, with respect to a determination for a qualified mediated dispute item or service, are the following: (I) The median contracted rate for such item or service. (II) Subject to clause (ii), information that is submitted pursuant to subparagraph (B). (ii) Treatment of certain considerations In making a determination with respect to a qualified mediated dispute item or service pursuant to subparagraph (A)(i), a selected independent entity may not take into account usual and customary charges for the item or service nor charges billed by the provider or facility for the item or service. (6) Selected independent entity compensation (A) In general Not later than 5 days after receiving a notification described in paragraph (5)(A)(ii) from a selected independent entity with respect to the determination of a payment amount for a qualified mediated dispute item or service, the party to such determination whose offer submitted under paragraph (5)(B) was not selected by the entity shall pay to such entity a fee in compensation for the services of such entity in accordance with the guidelines on such compensation established by the Secretary under subparagraph (B). (B) Guidelines on compensation For purposes of subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall establish guidelines with respect to the compensation of a selected independent entity for the services of such entity with respect to determinations under the mediated dispute process. Such guidelines shall provide that such compensation reimburses the entity for at least the costs of such entity in performing the duties of the entity under the mediated dispute process. (7) Certification of entities (A) In general The Secretary shall establish or recognize a process to certify (including recertification of) entities under this paragraph. Such process shall ensure that an entity so