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 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 Plancovers items and services in accordance with Medicare rules. The Plan contract says that enrollees must pay a $325 copayment for Medicare-covered outpatient surgery at an in-network ambulatory surgical center. You can find this information on page 75 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 state that coverage and payment for Medicare telehealth services includes consultation, office visits, individual psychotherapy, and pharmacologic management delivered via a telecommunications system. Eligible geographic areas include ruralhealth professional shortage areas (HPSA) and counties not classified as a metropolitan statistical area (MSA). The originating site for telehealth services (location to which the enrollee presents) must be a practitioner's office, hospital, rural health clinic (RHC), federally qualified health center (FQHC), skilled nursing facility or community mental health center. You can find this rule in the Medicare Claims Processing Manual, Chapter 12, Sections 190.1 and 190.2.The rules say that for eligible telehealth services, telecommunications systems substitute for an in-person encounter. Medicare enrollees are eligible for telehealth services only if they are presented from an originating site located in either a county outside of a Metropolitan StatisticalArea (MSA) or a rural Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) located in a rural census tract. You can find this in the CMS MLN document entitled "Telehealth Services."
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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 says that your deductible is $750, which applies to all items and services except those specifically excluded by the Plan's contract. This is the amount you have to pay out-of-pocket before we will pay ourshare for your covered medical services. Until you have paid the deductible amount, you must paythe full cost of your covered services. Outpatient surgery is not excluded from the deductible. You can find this information on pages 67 and 68 of the Plan's 2020Evidence of Coverage (EOC).The Plan contract says thatwhen a screeningcolonoscopy orsigmoidoscopy becomesa diagnostic procedure(e.g., results in a biopsyor removal of a lesion orgrowth), then outpatientsurgery cost-sharing and/or deductible, asapplicable, may apply. You can find this information on page 76of the Plan's 2020EOC.The Plan contract also says that enrolleesmust paya $125 copayment after the deductible is met for each outpatient surgery and/or services at an ambulatory surgical center or outpatient hospital facility. You can find this information on page 97 of the Plan's 2020EOC.
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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.Medicare does not pay for low vision aids. This exclusion includes all devices that use one or more lenses to aid vision or magnify images. This rule applies no matter the size, form or technological features of the device. This rule does not apply to: 1. post-surgical prosthetic lenses after surgery in which thelens of the eye was removed; 2. prosthetic intraocular lenses (IOLs) and one pair of conventional eyeglasses or contact lenses furnished after each cataract surgery with insertion of an IOL; and 3. prosthetic lenses used by those who are lacking the natural lens of the eye and who were not furnished with an IOL. You can find this rule at 42 CFR Section 411.15(b).Medicare does not pay for eye exams for the purpose of prescribing, fitting, or changing eyeglasses or contact lenses for refractive erroronly. Medicare does not pay for procedures performed in the course of any eye exam to determine the refractive state of the eyes. Refractive procedures are not covered even when done in connection with otherwise covered diagnosis or treatment of illness or injury. You can find these rules at 42 CFR Section 411.15(c).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 health plan contract says that vision coverage includes routine eye exam (includes coverage for eye refraction) and routine eyewear (eyeglasses, lens, frames, contacts and upgrades). You can find this information on pages 95-96 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 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 careand 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 1-8 of the 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 elastic stockings are not covered because they are non-reusable supply items. Elastic stockings are not durable medical equipment. You can find this rule in the Medicare National Coverage Determinations Manual, Chapter 1, Section 280.1. The rules say that gradient pressure garments may be covered when used as dressings following burn injuries. You can find this rule in the Medicare National Coverage Determinations Manual, Chapter 1, Section 270.5. The rules also say that compression bandages, multi-layer systems, and gradient compression wraps are covered only when they are used as dressings over a qualifying wound. However, gradient compression stockings described by codes A6530, A6533-A6544, and A6549 are noncovered because they do not meet the statutory definition of a dressing. You can find these rules in the Local Coverage Determination (LCD): Surgical Dressings L33831 and Local Coverage Article: Surgical Dressings-Policy Article A54563.
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 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 information in the Medicare Program Integrity Manual, Chapter 5, 5.7.
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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 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, cementumof 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. Covered benefits are listed on pages 11 to 15 of the 2020 Evidence of Coverage (EOC). Items not listed are not a covered benefit. You can find this information on page 15 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 state that Medicare pays for services only when they are furnished by a provider or supplier enrolled in the Medicare program. You can find this rule at Program Integrity Manual, Ch. 15 15.1.
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. . Except for emergency care, the plan cannot pay a provider who is not eligible to participate in Medicare. If you go to a provider who is not eligible to participate in Medicare, you will be responsible for the full cost of the services you receive. Check with the provider before receiving services to confirm that they are eligible to participate in Medicare. You can find this information on page 40 of the plans 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 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 for up to two extraction services per year and for anesthesia. You can find this information on pages 84 and 85 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 state that replacement positive airway pressure (PAP) device is supported when the device is not
operating and the durable medical equipment (DME) supplier has physically evaluated the device and
determined that it is unable to be repaired. The clinical information submitted does not meet these criteria and,
therefore, the request is not indicated at this time. You can find this information in the Medicare Local
Coverage Determinations (LCD): Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) Devices for the Treatment of Obstructive
Sleep Apnea (L33718).
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 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). Claims containing charges for medical and surgical supplies used in providing hospital outpatient services are submitted to the Medicare contractor providing Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) payment for the services in which they are used. The hospital should include charges associated with these medical and surgical supplies on claims so their costs are incorporated in rate setting, and payment for the supplies is packaged payment for the associated procedures under the OPPS in accordance with 42 CFR 419.2(b)(4). Medicare Claims Processing Manual Chapter 4, Part B Hospital, Section 20.
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 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 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 a $260 allowance every year for Non-Medicare covered preventive dental services and Non-Medicare covered comprehensive dental services combined. You are responsible for any amount above the dental coverage limit. You can find this information on page 55 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 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% for Medicare-covered Part B chemotherapy drugs and other Part B drugs. You can find this information on page 77 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 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 the most you will have to pay out-of-pocket for in-network covered Part A and Part B services in 2019 is $3,200. The amounts you pay for copayments and coinsurance for in-network covered services count toward this maximum out-of-pocket amount. You can find this information on page 56 of the Plan's 2019 Evidence of Coverage (EOC).
The Plan contract also says that enrollees must pay a $175 copayment per day, for days 1 to 5 and a $0 copayment per day, for days 6 to 90 for each in-network inpatient hospital stay. Your inpatient cost share will begin on day one each time you are admitted or transferred to a specific facility type. You can find this information on pages 67 and 68 of the Plan's 2019 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 administration of continuous subcutaneous insulin for the treatment of diabetes mellitus
is covered if criterion A or B is met, and if criterion C or D is met:
A. C-peptide testing requirement - must meet criterion 1 or 2 and criterion 3:
1. C-peptide level is less than or equal to 110 percent of the lower limit of normal of the laboratory's
measurement method.
2. For beneficiaries with renal insufficiency and a creatinine clearance (actual or calculated from age, weight,
and serum creatinine) less than or equal to 50 ml/minute, a fasting C-peptide level is less than or equal to 200
per cent of the lower limit of normal of the laboratory's measurement method.
3. A fasting blood sugar obtained at the same time as the C-peptide level is less than or equal to 225 mg/dl.
B. Beta cell autoantibody test is positive.
C. The beneficiary has completed a comprehensive diabetes education program, has been on a program of
multiple daily injections of insulin (i.e., at least 3 injections per day) with frequent self-adjustments of insulin
dose for at least 6 months prior to initiation of the insulin pump, and has documented frequency of glucose selftesting
an average of at least 4 times per day during the 2 months prior to initiation of the insulin pump, and
meets one or more of the following criteria (1 - 5) while on the multiple injection regimen:
1. Glycosylated hemoglobin level (HbA1C) greater than 7 percent
2. History of recurring hypoglycemia
3. Wide fluctuations in blood glucose before mealtime
4. Dawn phenomenon with fasting blood sugars frequently exceeding 200 mg/dL
5. History of severe glycemic excursions
D. The beneficiary has been on an external insulin infusion pump prior to enrollment in Medicare and has
documented frequency of glucose self-testing an average of at least 4 times per day during the month prior to
Medicare enrollment.
You can find this rule in Local Coverage Determination (LCD): External Infusion Pumps (L33794) - Effective
January 1, 2020.
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 only services not covered by Original Medicare may be covered under supplemental benefits.
You can find this rule in the Managed Care Manual, Chapter 4, Section 30.
The rules say that health plans may offer mandatory supplemental benefit coverage for home infusion services
and supplies. You can find this rule in the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Manual, Chapter 6, Section
10.12.
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.