Persius/hicric huggingface dataset:
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The rules say that plans must pay for a medical service or item if regular Medicare would pay for it in this case.
You can find this rule at 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 422.101.
The rules say that radionuclide imaging may be employed in the assessment of a variety of conditions
associated with primary coronary artery disease. Some of these conditions include:
1. Assessment of the functional and prognostic importance of angina, chest pain, or angina equivalent
symptoms.
2. Diagnostic evaluation of patients with chest pain and uninterpretable or equivocal ECG/EKG changes
occurring naturally or caused by drugs, bundle branch block, or left ventricular hypertrophy.
3. Risk assessment of re-evaluation of disease in patients who are asymptomatic or have stable symptoms, with
known atherosclerotic heart disease on catheterization or SPECT perfusion imaging, who have not had a
revascularization procedure within the past two years or greater than 2 years since last imaging study.
4. Detection of coronary artery disease in patients, without chest pain syndrome, with new-onset of diagnosed
heart failure or left ventricular systolic dysfunction.
5. Evaluation of ischemic versus non-ischemic cardiomyopathy when cardiac catheterization/coronary
angiography is not planned.
6. Evaluation of myocardial perfusion viability or function before and more than or equal to 5 years after
coronary artery bypass surgery or greater than or equal to 2 years after percutaneous perfusion procedures,
unless new clinical signs or symptoms necessitate reevaluation.
7. Quantification and surveillance of myocardial infarction and prognostication in patient with infarction.
8. Preoperative assessment for non-cardiac surgery, when used to determine risk for surgery or perioperative
management
9. Evaluation of ventricular function in patients with non-ischemic myocardial disease.
10. Evaluation of patients in whom an accurate measure of the ejection fraction is needed to make a
determination of whether to implant a defibrillator or biventricular pacemaker.
11. Evaluation of patient receiving chemotherapeutic drugs which are potentially cardiotoxic (e.g., Adriamycin,
Herceptin).
You can find this rule in Local Coverage Determination (LCD): Cardiovascular Nuclear Medicine (L35083) -
Effective October 17, 2019.
If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this website www.medicareappeal.com.
The Plan contract says that the Plan covers items and services in accordance with Medicare rules.
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The rules say that plans must pay for a medical service or item if regular Medicare would pay for it in this case. You can find this rule at42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 422.101.The rules say that a fluid, pneumatic, or electronic/microprocessor knee (L5828, L5848, L5856) is covered for beneficiaries whose functional level is 3 or above. You can find this rule in Local Coverage Determination (LCD): Lower Limb Prostheses (L33787) -Effective January 1,2020.The rules say that an axial rotation unit is covered for beneficiaries whose functional level is 2 or above. You can find this rule in Local Coverage Determination (LCD): Lower Limb Prostheses (L33787) -Effective January 1, 2020.If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this website www.medicareappeal.com.ThePlan contract says that the Plancovers items and services in accordance with Medicare rules.
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The rules say that plans must pay for a medical service or item if regular Medicare would pay for itin this case. You can find this rule at 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 422.101.The rules say that Medicare will not pay for dental services. Dental services are items and services involving the care, treatment, filling, removal or replacement of teeth or structures directly supporting the teeth. Medicare defines "structures directly supporting the teeth" as the periodontium, which includes the gingivae, dentogingival junction, periodontal membrane, cementum of the teeth, and alveolar process. You can find this rule in the SSA, Section 1862(a)(12) and Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 15, Section 150.If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this website www.medicareappeal.com.The Plan contract says that the Plan covers items and services in accordance with Medicare rules. The contract says that the Plan covers certain dental services as a supplemental (extra) benefit. This benefit includes comprehensive oral evaluation (D0150) and is limited to one procedure every three plan years. You can find this information on page 4-55 of the Plan's 2020 Evidence of Coverage (EOC).
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The rules say that plans must pay for a medical service or item if regular Medicare would pay for it in this case.
You can find this rule at 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 422.101.
The rules say a health plan must disclose to its enrollees in clear, accurate terms all cost -sharing information
(such as copayments, deductibles and coinsurance). You can find this rule at 42 CFR Section 422.111(a) and
(b).
The rules say that a copayment is a fixed amount charged to an enrollee on a per -service basis. The rules say
that coinsurance is a fixed percentage of the total amount paid for a health care service that can be charged to
an enrollee on a per-service basis. You can find this rule at 42 CFR Section 422.2.
If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this website www.medicareappeal.com.
The Plan contract says that the Plan covers items and services in accordance with Medicare rules. The Plan
contract says that enrollees must pay 20% coinsurance for diagnosis and treatment for diseases and conditions
of the eye for vision care. You can find this information in Chapter 4 on page 101 of the Plan's 2020 EOC.
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The rules say that plans must pay for a medical service or item if regular Medicare would pay for it in this case.
You can find this rule at 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 422.101.
The rules say a health plan must disclose to its enrollees in clear, accurate terms all cost -sharing information
(such as copayments, deductibles and coinsurance). You can find this rule at 42 CFR Section 422.111(a) and
(b).
The rules say that a copayment is a fixed amount charged to an enrollee on a per -service basis. The rules say
that coinsurance is a fixed percentage of the total amount paid for a health care service that can be charged to
an enrollee on a per-service basis. You can find this rule at 42 CFR Section 422.2.
If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this website www.medicareappeal.com.
The Plan contract says that the Plan covers items and services in accordance with Medicare rules. The Plan
contract says that enrollees must pay a $50 copayment for specialist services. You can find this information in
Chapter 4 on page 74 of the Plan's 2020 EOC.
The Plan contract also says that enrollees must pay 20% coinsurance for Medicare Part B drugs. You can find
this information in Chapter 4 on page 69 of the Plan's 2020 EOC.
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The rules say that plans must pay for a medical service or item if regular Medicare would pay for it in this case. You can find this rule at 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 422.101.The rules say a health plan must disclose to its enrollees in clear, accurate terms all cost-sharing information (such as copayments, deductibles and coinsurance). You can find this rule at 42 CFR Section 422.111(a) and (b).The rules say that a copayment is a fixed amount charged to an enrollee on a per-service basis. The rules say that coinsurance is a fixed percentage of the total amount paid for a health care service that can be charged to an enrollee on a per-service basis. You can find this rule at 42 CFR Section 422.2.If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this website www.medicareappeal.com.The Plan contract says that the Plan covers items and services in accordance with Medicare rules. The Plan contract says that enrollees must pay $250 copayment for in-network diagnostic radiology other than Computed Tomography (CT) scans. You can find this information in Chapter 4 on pages 82 to 83 of the Plan's 2020 Evidence of Coverage.
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The rules say that plans must pay for a medical service or item if regular Medicare would pay for it in this case. You can find this rule at 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 422.101.
The rules state that if an independent lab bills for services, the place where the sample was taken is reported as the Place of Service (POS). An independent laboratory taking a sample in its laboratory shows "81" as place of service. You can find this information in the Medicare Claims Processing Manual, Chapter 26, Section 10.6.
If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this website www.medicareappeal.com.
The Plan contract says that the Plan covers items and services in accordance with Medicare rules.
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The rules say that plans must pay for a medical service or item if regular Medicare would pay for it in this case. You can find this rule at 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 422.101.The rules say a health plan must disclose to its enrollees in clear, accurate terms all cost-sharing information (such as copayments, deductibles and coinsurance). You can find this rule at 42 CFR Section 422.111(a) and (b).The rules say that a copayment is a fixed amount charged to an enrollee on a per-service basis. The rules say that coinsurance is a fixed percentage of the total amount paid for a health care service that can be charged to an enrollee on a per-service basis. You can find this rule at 42 CFR Section 422.2.If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this website www.medicareappeal.com.The Plan contract says that the Plan covers items and services in accordance with Medicare rules. The Plan contract says that enrollees must pay a $90 copayment for emergency care. You can find this information in Chapter 4 on pages 63 -64 of the Plan's 2020 EOC.The Plan contract also says that enrollees must pay a $425 copayment for inpatient hospital care. You can find this information in Chapter 4 on page 68 of the Plan's 2020 EOC.The Plan contract also says that enrollees must pay a $40 copayment for specialist services. You can find this information in Chapter 4 on page 80 of the Plan's 2020 EOC.The Plan contract also says that enrollees must pay a $35 copayment for X-rays and a $275 copayment for CT scans. You can find this information in Chapter 4 on pages 74 -75 of the Plan's 2020 EOC.The Plan contract also says that enrollees must pay a $20 copayment for chiropractic services. You can find this information in Chapter 4 on page 59of the Plan's 2020 EOC.The Plan contract also says that enrollees must pay a $375 copayment for outpatient surgery services provided at hospital outpatient facilities. You can find this information in Chapter 4 on page 79 of the Plan's 2020 EOC.
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The rules say that plans must pay for a medical service or item if regular Medicare would pay for it in this case. You can find this rule at 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 422.101.

The rules say a health plan must disclose to its enrollees in clear, accurate terms all cost-sharing information (such as copayments, deductibles and coinsurance). You can find this rule at 42 CFR Section 422.111(a) and (b).

If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this website www.medicareappeal.com.

The Plan contract says that the Plan covers items and services in accordance with Medicare rules. The Plan contract also says that there is a $125 copayment and a $750 deductible for outpatient surgical services. You can find this information on pages 67 & 97 of the Plan's 2020 Evidence of Coverage (EOC).
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The rules say that plans must pay for a medical service or item if regular Medicare would pay for it in this case. You can find this rule at 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 422.101.

The rules say that plans may choose the networks of providers available to enrollees and may require enrollees to obtain authorization before receiving services. You can find this rule at 42 CFR Section 422.112(a) and in the Medicare Managed Care Manual, Chapter 1, Section 20.2.

If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this website www.medicareappeal.com.

The Plan contract says that the Plan covers items and services in accordance with Medicare rules. The Plan contract says that, with limited exceptions, members of the Plan must use network providers to get medical care and services. The only exceptions are emergencies, urgently needed care when the network is not available (generally, when the enrollee is out of the area), out-of-area dialysisservices, and cases in which the Plan authorizes the use of out-of-network providers. You can find this information on page 15 of the 2020 Evidence of Coverage (EOC
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The rules say that plans must pay for a medical service or item if regular Medicare would pay for it in this case. You can find this rule at 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 422.101.The rules state that the thermal radiofrequency destruction of cervical, thoracic or lumbar paravertebral facet joint (median branch) nerves will be considered to be medically reasonable and necessary as follows:-Initial thermal RF ablation:-After the patient has had at least two (2) medically reasonable and necessary diagnostic MBBs, with each one providing a minimum of 80% relief of primary (index) pain (with the duration of relief being consistent with the agent used) or at least 50% improvement in the ability to perform previously painful movements and ADLs; OR-After the patient has had at least one (1) medically reasonable and necessary therapeutic injection that provided at least 50% pain relief for at least three (3) months.-Repeat thermal facet joint RF ablation at the same anatomic site is considered medically reasonable and necessary provided the patient had a minimum of 50% improvement in pain for at least six (6) months.You can find this in the Local Coverage Determination (LCD): Facet Joint Interventions for Pain Management (L34892).If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this website www.medicareappeal.com.The Plan contract says that the Plan covers items and services in accordance with Medicare rules.
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The rules say that plans must pay for a medical service or item if regular Medicare would pay for it in this case. You can find this rule at 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 422.101.The rules say a health plan must disclose to its enrollees in clear, accurate termsall cost-sharing information (such as copayments, deductibles and coinsurance). You can find this rule at 42 CFR Section 422.111(a) and (b).The rules say that a copayment is a fixed amount charged to an enrollee on a per-service basis. The rules say that coinsurance is a fixed percentage of the total amount paid for a health care service that can be charged to an enrollee on a per-service basis. You can find this rule at 42 CFR Section 422.2.If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this website www.medicareappeal.com.The Plan contract says that the Plan covers items and services in accordance with Medicare rules. The Plan contract says that enrollees must pay a $100 copayment for Medicare-covered surgery or other services at an in-network outpatient hospital or ambulatory surgical center, including but not limited to hospital or other facility charges and physician or surgical charges. You can find this information on page 4-46 of the Plan's 2020 EOC.The Plan contract also says that enrollees must pay 20% coinsurance for each Medicare-covered Part B drug and non-chemotherapy drug to treat cancer from an in-network provider.You can find this information on page 4-33 of the Plan's 2020 EOC.
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The rules say that plans must pay for a medical service or item if regular Medicare would pay for it in this case. You can find this rule at 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 422.101.
The rules say that Medicare will not pay for dental services. Dental services are items and services involving the care, treatment, filling, removal or replacement of teeth or structures directly supporting the teeth. Medicare defines "structures directly supporting the teeth" as the periodontium, which includes the gingivae, dentogingival junction, periodontal membrane, cementum of the teeth, and alveolar process. You can find this rule in the SSA, Section 1862(a)(12) and Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 15, Section 150.
If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this website www.medicareappeal.com.
The Plan contract says that the Plan covers items and services in accordance with Medicare rules. The Plan contract includes a list of covered supplemental dental services. The contract specifically says that any procedure not listed is not covered. Extraction (D7140) is not included on this list and is not a covered supplemental benefit. You can find this information on pages 4-55 to 4-59 of the Plan's 2020 Evidence of Coverage.
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The rules say that plans must pay for a medical service oritem if regular Medicare would pay for it in this case. You can find this rule at 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 422.101.The rules say a health plan must disclose to its enrollees in clear, accurate terms all cost-sharing information (suchas copayments, deductibles and coinsurance). You can find this rule at 42 CFR Section 422.111(a) and (b).The rules say that a copayment is a fixed amount charged to an enrollee on a per-service basis. The rules say that coinsurance is a fixed percentageof the total amount paid for a health care service that can be charged to an enrollee on a per-service basis. You can find this rule at 42 CFR Section 422.2.If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this website www.medicareappeal.com.The Plan contract says that the Plan covers items and services in accordance with Medicare rules. The Plan contract says that enrollees must pay a $50 copayment for each in-network specialist visit for Medicare-covered services. Covered services include medically necessary medical care or surgery services furnished in a physician's office, certified ambulatory surgical center, hospital outpatient department, or any other location. You can find this information on page 79 of the Plan's 2020 EOC.
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The rules say that plans must pay for a medical service or item if regular Medicare would pay for it in this case.
You can find this rule at 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 422.101.
The rules say that to receive payment for covered Medicare items or services, a provider or supplier must be
enrolled in the Medicare program. You can find this rule in 42 CFR 424.505.
The rules say that sales taxes are included in the calculation of the Medicare fee schedule. For this reason,
Medicare does not make separate payment for sales tax. You can find this rule in the Medicare Claims
Processing Manual, Chapter 23, Section 80.3.1.
If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this website www.medicareappeal.com.
The Plan contract says that the Plan covers items and services in accordance with Medicare rules.
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The rules say that plans must pay for amedical service or item if regular Medicare would pay for it in this case. You can find this rule at 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 422.101.The rules say that Original Medicare pays physicians, providers and suppliers for Medicare-covered services furnished to enrollees who have elected hospice. The Plan is responsible for non-hospice services that are not Medicare-covered, but that are offered as supplemental benefits under the Plan. You can find this rule in the Medicare Managed Care Manual, Chapter 8, Section 70.3.1.The rules also say that the Medicare hospice pays claims for services related to the terminal illness. Original Medicare pays claims for Medicare-covered non-hospice services provided by physicians, providers or suppliers. Original Medicare continues to pay for services furnished after the revocation or expiration of the enrollee's hospice election until the first day of the month after the hospice election has been revoked or terminated. You can find this rule in the Medicare Claims Processing Manual, Chapter 11, Section 30.4.If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this website www.medicareappeal.com.The Plan contract says that the Plancovers items and services in accordance with Medicare rules.
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The rules say that plans must pay for a medical service or item if regular Medicare would pay for it in this case. You can find this rule at 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 422.101.
The rules say a health plan must disclose to its enrollees in clear, accurate terms all cost-sharing information (such as copayments, deductibles and coinsurance). You can find this rule at 42 CFR Section 422.111(a) and (b). The rules say that a copayment is a fixed amount charged to an enrollee on a per-service basis. The rules say that coinsurance is a fixed percentage of the total amount paid for a health care service that can be charged to an enrollee on a per-service basis. You can find this rule at 42 CFR Section 422.2.
If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this website www.medicareappeal.com.
The Plan contract says that the Plan covers items and services in accordance with Medicare rules. The Plan contract says that enrollees must pay 20% coinsurance for durable medical equipment. You can find this information on page 45 of the Plan's 2020 EOC.
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Decision: unknown

The rules say that plans must pay for a medical service or item if regular Medicare would pay for it in this case. You can find this rule at 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 422.101.
The rules say that Medicare will not pay for dental services. Dental services are items and services involving the care, treatment, filling, removal or replacement of teeth or structures directly supporting the teeth. Medicare defines "structures directly supporting the teeth" as the periodontium, which includes the gingivae, dentogingival junction, periodontal membrane, cementum of the teeth, and alveolar process. You can find this rule in the SSA, Section 1862(a)(12) and Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 15, Section 150.
If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this website www.medicareappeal.com.
The Plan contract says that the Plan covers items and services in accordance with Medicare rules. The contract says that the Plan covers certain dental services as a supplemental (extra) benefit. This benefit includes coverage of porcelain/ceramic crown (D2740) once per tooth every 60 months. You can find this information on page 174 of the Plan's 2020 Office Reference Manual.