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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 Glaucoma surgical aqueous drainage devices will be considered medically reasonable and necessary when approved by the FDA and used within accordance of the FDA-approved/cleared indications. 

1. A single insertion per eye of an anterior segment aqueous drainage device(s), without extraocular reservoir, via internal approach into the trabecular meshwork or with creation of intraocular reservoir into the supraciliary space is considered medically reasonable and necessary in conjunction with cataract surgery for the treatment of adults with mild or moderate open-angle glaucoma and a cataract when the individual is currently being treated with an ocular hypotensive medication. 

2. A single insertion per eye of an aqueous drainage device(s) without extraocular reservoir, via internal approach into the subconjunctival space is considered medically reasonable and necessary as a standalone treatment for refractory glaucoma, defined as prior failure of filtering/cilioablative procedure and/or uncontrolled IOP (progressive damage and/or mean diurnal medicated IOP greater than or equal to 20 mmHg) on maximally tolerated medical therapy (i.e., greater than or equal to 4 classes of topical IOP-lowering medications, or fewer in the case of tolerability or efficacy issues). 

You can find these rules in the Local Coverage Determiantion for Micro-Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS), L38223. 

The rules state that Medicare may cover only 1 unit per eye, per date of service of CPT code 0191T for insertion of glaucoma drainage device(s) into the trabecular meshwork (e.g., iStent, or iStent inject), when performed in conjunction with cataract surgery and when the medically reasonable and necessary criteria as stated in the LCD are met. Although more than one drainage device into the trabecular meshwork of a single eye on a single day of service, using an insertion tool loaded with more than one device, (e.g., iStent inject) may be performed, once the insertion tool is deployed within the eye, the work and clinical skill required to place additional device(s) is equivalent to placement of other FDA cleared devices described by the same code. Therefore only one unit of 0191T per eye per day may be billed, regardless of the number of devices inserted into a single eye on the same date of service. Note: CPT Code 0376T for additional device insertions is not covered.

You can find these rules in the Local Coverage Article for Billing and Coding: Micro-Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS), A56633

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 Social Security Act, Section 1862(a)(12) and in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Internet Only Manual, Publication 100-02, 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 to refer to the Supplemental Dental Benefits Guide and Provider Directory for a complete list of covered services. You can find this information on page 56 of the Plan's 2019 Evidence of Coverage. The contract includes a list of covered dental services. Periodontal scaling and root planing (D4341) and crown (D2791) are not included on this list and are not covered supplemental benefits. You can find this information in the Plan's Supplemental Dental Benefits Guide.
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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 $10 for each covered telehealth visit or consultation in an outpatient location with your primary care physician (PCP) or other primary care provider. You can find this information on page 105 of the Plan's 2021 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 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 the plan only covers manual manipulation of the spine to correct subluxation. You can find this information on page 76 of the plan's 2021 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 Medicare pays for care in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) when all of the following four factors are met: 1. The patient requires skilled nursing or skilled rehabilitation services; 2. The patient requires these services on a daily basis; 3. As a practical matter, the daily skilled services can be provided only on an inpatient basis in a SNF; and 4. The services are reasonable and necessary for the treatment of the patient's illness or injury or the services must be needed to establish a safe and effective maintenance program or to prevent the patient's condition from getting worse. You can find these rules at 42 CFR Section 409.31 and in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Internet Only Manual, Publication 100-02, Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 8, Section 30. The rules say that custodial care is not covered. Custodial care is personal care for a person who does not need ongoing care from trained medical or paramedical staff. Custodial care serves to help with the activities of daily living. This means the care includes help in walking, getting in and out of bed, bathing, dressing, feeding, and using the toilet. Fixing meals and taking charge of medicine that usually can be self-administered are also custodial care services. You can find this rule in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Internet Only Manual, Publication 100-02, Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 16, Section 110.
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 negative pressure wound therapy pump (NPWT) (E2402) and supplies are covered when the beneficiary has a chronic Stage 3 or 4 pressure ulcer (see Appendices Section), neuropathic (for example, diabetic) ulcer, venous or arterial insufficiency ulcer, or a chronic (being present for at least 30 days) ulcer of mixed etiology. A complete wound therapy program described by criterion 1 and criteria 2, 3, or 4, as applicable depending on the type of wound, must have been tried or considered and ruled out prior to application of NPWT. 1. For all ulcers or wounds, the following components of a wound therapy program must include a minimum of all of the following general measures, which should either be addressed, applied, or considered and ruled out prior to application of NPWT: a. Documentation in the beneficiary's medical record of evaluation, care, and wound measurements by a licensed medical professional, and b. Application of dressings to maintain a moist wound environment, and c. Debridement of necrotic tissue if present, and d. Evaluation of and provision for adequate nutritional status 2. For Stage 3 or 4 pressure ulcers a. The beneficiary has been appropriately turned and positioned, and b. The beneficiary has used a group 2 or 3 support surface for pressure ulcers on the posterior trunk or pelvis (see LCD on support surfaces), and c. The beneficiary's moisture and incontinence have been appropriately managed 3. For neuropathic (for example, diabetic) ulcers: a. The beneficiary has been on a comprehensive diabetic management program, and b. Reduction in pressure on a foot ulcer has been accomplished with appropriate modalities 4. For venous insufficiency ulcers: a. Compression bandages and/or garments have been consistently applied, and b. Leg elevation and ambulation have been encouraged
You can find this rule in the Local Coverage Determination (LCD) - Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Pumps (L33821) - May 1, 2021.
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 plans must make reasonable and diligent efforts to gather and forward information to the Independent Review Entity (IRE). You can find this information in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Internet Only Manual, Publication 100-18, Parts C & D Enrollee Grievances, Organization/Coverage Determinations, and Appeals Guidance Manual, Section 50.12.1. 

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 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Internet Only Manual, Publication 100-16, 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.
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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 procedure code 99601 - home infusion or specialty drug administration, per visit, up to 2 hours - has a Status Code of "I", indicating that this code is not valid for Medicare purposes and is not payable. Medicare uses another code (or codes) for the reporting of, any payment for, these services. You can find this information in the 2021 National Physician Fee Schedule Relative Value File.
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 does not pay for gym benefits. Gym benefits include exercise classes, such as Tai
Chi, yoga, and dance classes. You can find this rule in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services,
Internet Only Manual, Publication 100-16, 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 will reimburse members up to an annual maximum of $150 towards program fees for weight
loss programs. You can find this information on page 71 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 evaluation and management services on the day before major surgery or on the day of major surgery that result in the initial decision to perform the surgery are not included in the global surgery payment for the major surgery and, therefore, may be billed and paid separately. In addition to the evaluation and management code, modifier "-57" (decision for surgery) is used to identify a visit which results in the initial decision to perform surgery. You can find this information in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Internet Only Manual, Publication 100-04, Medicare Claims Processing Manual, Chapter 12, Section 40.2.

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.
Appeal type: unknown
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 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 page 9 of the Plan's 2021
Evidence of Coverage
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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 pays for care in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) when all of the following four
factors are met:
1. The patient requires skilled nursing or skilled rehabilitation services;
2. The patient requires these services on a daily basis;
3. As a practical matter, the daily skilled services can be provided only on an inpatient basis in a SNF; and
4. The services are reasonable and necessary for the treatment of the patient's illness or injury or the services
must be needed to establish a safe and effective maintenance program or to prevent the patient's condition from
getting worse.
You can find these rules at 42 CFR Section 409.31 and in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services,
Internet Only Manual, Publication 100-02, Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 8, Section 30.
The rules say that custodial care is not covered. Custodial care is personal care for a person who does not need
ongoing care from trained medical or paramedical staff. Custodial care serves to help with the activities of
daily living. This means the care includes help in walking, getting in and out of bed, bathing, dressing, feeding,
and using the toilet. Fixing meals and taking charge of medicine that usually can be self-administered are also
custodial care services. You can find this rule in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Internet Only
Manual, Publication 100-02, Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 16, Section 110.
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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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 may cover a drug or biological if it is safe and effective and otherwise reasonable and necessary. You can find this rule in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Internet Only Manual, Publication 100-02, Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 15, Section 50.4.1. Medicare rules also allow the plan to use step therapy. This is the process of beginning drug therapy for a medical condition with "preferred" (or more cost-effective) on-formulary drug alternative(s) and progressing to other drug therapies only as necessary. A plan must grant an exception to its step therapy rules if it determines that the requested drug is medically necessary, consistent with the prescriber's statement. The statement must show that the step therapy drugs: have been ineffective in treating the enrollee; or are likely to be ineffective or adversely affect the drug's effectiveness or patient compliance; or are likely to cause an adverse reaction or other harm to the enrollee. Medicare Advantage plans should ensure that new step therapy requirements do not disrupt ongoing Part B drug therapies for enrollees. Step therapy may only be applied to new prescriptions or administrations of Part B drugs for enrollees that are not actively receiving the affected medication. You can find this information at 42 CFR Sections 422.2 and 422.136.
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 has step therapy requirements for certain Medicare Part B covered drugs/biologicals. Enrollees may be required to try a preferred drug before the Plan will approve the requested medication. You can find this information on page 72 of the Plan's 2021 Evidence of Coverage
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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 medically necessary services are those that are reasonable and necessary for the diagnosis or
treatment of an illness or injury. Medically necessary services include services to improve the functioning of a
malformed body member. You can find this rule in the Social Security Act, Section 1862(a)(1)(A).
The rules say that services that are not medically necessary are not covered. The rules also say that
experimental and investigational devices are not covered. You can find this rule at 42 CFR Sections 411.15 and
411.15(o).
The rules also say that the provider, supplier, or beneficiary, as appropriate, must furnish to the intermediary or
carrier sufficient information to determine whether payment is due and the amount of payment. You can find
this rule at 42 CFR, Section 424.5.
The rules say for Medicare to consider coverage and payment for any item or service, the information
submitted by the supplier or provider must corroborate the documentation in the beneficiary's medical
documentation and confirm that Medicare coverage criteria have been met. You can see this in the Centers for
Medicare and Medicaid Services, Internet Only Manual, Publication 100-08, Medicare Program Integrity
Manual Chapter 3, Section 3.3.2.1.
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.
Appeal type: unknown
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 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 $5 copayment for outpatient diagnostic tests/lab services. You can find
this information on page 78 of the Plan's 2021 Evidence of Coverage (EOC).