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 providers must report services correctly. Procedures should be reported with the CPT code that describes the services performed. You can find this rule in the Medicare National Correct Coding Initiative Manual, Chapter I(A).Regardless of utilization, a supplier must not dispense more than a three (3) -month quantity at a time. You can find this information in Local Coverage Determination (LCD): Urological Supplies (L33803).
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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 the only chiropractic service Medicare covers is manual manipulation of the spine to correct
a subluxation if the subluxation has resulted in a neuromusculoskeletal condition for which manual
manipulation is appropriate treatment. You can find this rule at 42 CFR Section 410.21(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 says that covered chiropractic services only include manual manipulation of the spine to correct
subluxation. Other services performed by a chiropractor are not covered. Enrollees must pay a $20 copay for
Medicare-covered chiropractic services. You can find this information on page 63 of the plan's 2019 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 417.414.
The rules say that Medicare does not cover chiropractic maintenance care. When further clinical improvement cannot be reasonably expected from ongoing care, the care is considered maintenance. You can find this rule in the Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 15, Section 240.1.3. The rules say that the only chiropractic service Medicare covers is manual manipulation of the spine to correct a subluxation if the subluxation has resulted in a neuromusculoskeletal condition for which manual manipulation is appropriate treatment. You can find this rule at 42 CFR Section 410.21(b). The rules say subluxation may be shown by x-ray or physical exam. You can find this rule in the Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 15, Section 240.1.2.
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.
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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 each covered in-network specialist office visit. 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 pages 71 to 72 of the Plan's 2019 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 Medicare pays only for ambulance transport. Ambulance vehicles must be designed and equipped to meet certain requirements. The vehicle must have emergency warning lights, sirens, communications equipment, a stretcher, linens, emergency medical supplies, oxygen equipment and other life-saving equipment. The vehicle also must be staffed with two people, one of whom is certified as an emergency medical technician. Medicare will not pay for transport by vehicles that do not meet these requirements. You can find this rule at 42 CFR Section 410.41. The rules say that plans may offer a supplemental benefit to provide transport not covered by original Medicare. The transport offered must be used only for the enrollee's health care needs, such as transport to the doctor's office. The transport must be arranged or directly provided by the health plan. The transport may not be used for other than health-related purposes. You can find this rule in the Medicare Managed Care Manual, Chapter 4, Section 30.3. 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 routine, non-ambulance transportation as a supplemental (extra) benefit. This benefit covers 30 one-way transportation trips per calendar year. You can find this information on pages 4-47 to 4-48 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 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 $290 copayment each day for days 1-6 for inpatient hospital care. You can find this information in Chapter 4 on page 81 of the Plan's 2018 Evidence of Coverage (EOC).
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The rules say that plans must pay fora 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 says that you have a $1,000 allowance every year for non-Medicare covered preventive dental services and non-Medicare covered comprehensive dental services. The contract says that you are responsible for any amount above the dental coverage limit. You can find this information on page 57 of the Plan's 2018 Evidence of Coverage.The Contract says that you have a $200 Medicare-covered dental services allowance every year for non-Medicare covered preventive dental services and non-Medicare covered comprehensive dental services. The contract says that you are responsible for any amount above the dental coverage limit. You can find this information on pages 55 and 56 of the Plan's 2019 Evidence of Coverage
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The rules say that plans must pay for a medical service or item ifregular 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 noninvasive stimulator device is covered only for the following indications:-Nonunion of long bonefractures;-Failed fusion, where a minimum of 9 months has elapsed since the last surgery;-Congenital pseudarthroses;-Effective July 1, 1996, as an adjunct to spinal fusion surgery for patients at high risk of pseudarthrosis due to previously failed spinal fusion at the same site or for those undergoing multiple level fusion. A multiple level fusion involves 3 or more vertebrae (e.g., L3-L5, L4-S1, etc).-Effective September 15, 1980, nonunion of long bone fractures is considered to exist only after 6 or more months have elapsed without healing of the fracture.-Effective April 1, 2000, nonunion of long bone fractures is considered to exist only when serial radiographs have confirmed that fracture healing has ceased for 3 or more months prior to starting treatment with the electrical osteogenic stimulator. Serial radiographs must include a minimum of 2 sets of radiographs, each including multiple views of the fracture site, separated by a minimum of 90 days.You can find this information in the National Coverage Determination (NCD) for Osteogenic Stimulators (150.2).If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this website www.medicareappeal.com.
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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 proper coding is necessary on Medicare claims because the codes are generally used to
determine coverage and payment amounts. CMS accepts only HIPPA approved ICD-9-CM or ICD-10-
CM/ICD-10-PCS codes, depending on the date of service. Use the diagnosis code that describes the patient's
diagnosis, symptom, complaint, condition or problem. Assign the code to the highest level of specificity. The
"highest degree of specificity" refers to assigning the most precise code that most fully explains the narrative
description of the symptom or diagnosis. You can find these rules in the Medicare Claims Processing Manual
Chapter 23, Sections 10.
The rules say certain conditions have both an underlying etiology and multiple body system manifestations due
to the underlying etiology. For such conditions, the ICD-10-CM has a coding convention that requires the
underlying condition be sequenced first, if applicable, followed by the manifestation. Wherever such a
combination exists, there is a "use additional code" note at the etiology code, and a "code first" note at the
manifestation code. These instructional notes indicate the proper sequencing order of the codes, etiology
followed by manifestation. You can find this rule in the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and
Reporting FY 2019 (October 1, 2018 - September 30, 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 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. The Plan contract says services performed by an out-of-network dentist if your plan does not have out-of-network coverage are not covered. You can find this information on pages 4-54 of the Plan's 2019 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 at42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 422.101.The rules say that a PCD coded as E0652 is not covered for the treatment of lymphedema of the extremities alone. A PCD coded as E0652, is covered for the treatment of lymphedema extending onto the chest, trunk and/or abdomen when all of the following are met:1. The beneficiary has lymphedema of an extremity as defined above2. The coverage criteria for an E0650 or E0651 are met3. The beneficiary has lymphedema extending onto the chest, trunk and/or abdomen that extends pastthe limits of a standard compression sleeve, and the chest, trunk and/or abdominal lymphedema has failed to improve with a four-week trial.You can find this rule in Local Coverage Determination (LCD): Pneumatic Compression Devices (L33829).The rules say that the only time that a segmented, calibrated gradient pneumatic compression device (HCPCS code E0652) would be covered is when the individual has unique characteristics that prevent them from receiving satisfactory pneumatic compression treatment using a nonsegmented device in conjunction with a segmented appliance or a segmented compression device without manual control of pressure in each chamber.You can find this rule in Local Coverage Determination (LCD): Pneumatic Compression Devices (L33829).The rules say that a four-week trial of conservative therapy demonstrating failed response to treatment with and E0650 or E0651 is required for coverage of E0652. You can find this rule in Local Coverage Determination (LCD): Pneumatic Compression Devices (L33829).
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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 payment for an initial observation care code is for all the care rendered by the ordering physician on the date the patient's observation services began. All other physicians who furnish consultations or additional evaluations or services while the patient is receiving hospital outpatient observation services must bill the appropriate outpatient service codes. You can find this information at Medicare Claims Processing Manual Chapter 12, Section 30.6.8 - Payment for Hospital Observation Services and Observation or Inpatient Care Services (Including Admission and Discharge Services).
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 $335 copayment per day for inpatient hospital care, for days 1-5 and a $0 copayment for days 6+ of each hospital admission. Cost-sharing begins on the first day of admission to the hospital. Cost-sharing does not apply to the date of discharge. You can find this information on page 64 of the Plan's 2019 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 a Medicare plan may restrict members to a network of providers as long as medically necessary covered care is accessible and available through this network. The rules say that the Plan must arrange for specialty care outside of the Plan provider network when network providers are unavailable or inadequate to meet a member's medical needs. You can find this rule at 42 CFR Section 422.112(a)(3).
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 dialysis services, and cases in which the Plan authorizes the use of out-of-network providers. You can find this information on pages 34-45 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 say that immunizations are not covered unless they are directly related to the treatment of an injury or
direct exposure to a disease or condition. In the absence of injury or direct exposure, vaccination or inoculation
is not covered. However, pneumococcal, hepatitis B, and influenza virus vaccines are exceptions to this rule.
You can find this rule at 42 CFR Section 411.15(e).
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 that a Medicare plan may restrict members to a network of providers as long as medically necessary covered care is accessible and available through this network. The rules say that the Plan must arrange for specialty care outside of the Plan provider network when network providers are unavailable or inadequate to meet a member's medical needs. You can find this rule at 42 CFR Section 422.112(a)(3).
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 dialysis services, and cases in which the Plan authorizes the use of out-of-network providers. You can find this information on pages 43-52 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 say that a spinal orthosis   is covered when it is ordered for one of the following indications:1. To reduce pain by restricting mobility of the trunk; or2.To facilitate healing following an injury to the spine or related soft tissues; or3. To facilitate healing following a surgical procedure on the spine or related soft tissue; or4. To otherwise support weak spinal muscles and/or a deformed spine.If a spinal orthosis is provided and the coverage criteria are not met, the item will be denied as not medically necessary. You can find this rule in the Local Coverage Determination for Spinal Orthoses: TLSO and LSO, L33790 (eff 01/01/18).The rules say that for any DMEPOS item to be covered by Medicare, the patient's medical record must contain sufficient documentation of the patient's medical condition to substantiate the necessity for the type and quantity of items ordered and for the frequency of use or replacement (if applicable). The information should include the patient's diagnosis and other pertinent information including, but not limited to, duration of the patient's condition, clinical course (worsening or improvement), prognosis, nature and extent of functional limitations, other therapeutic interventions and results, past experience with related items, etc.You can find this rule in the Medicare Program Integrity Manual, Chapter 5, Section 5.7.